Vietnam faces Indonesia, determined to secure the bronze medal in Southeast Asia

After the semifinals, the pairings for the third-place playoff and the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal tournament have been set.

The 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship has finalized its last two matches, namely the bronze medal match and the final, following the conclusion of the thrilling semifinal rounds.

In the first semifinal, Australia secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Indonesia after extra time in the other semifinal to earn their first-ever regional final berth.

In the semifinal held on the evening of February 28th, the Vietnamese women's futsal team lost to Thailand 2-4, thereby missing the chance to compete for the championship title. Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang and his squad will now compete in the bronze medal match, where they will face Indonesia.

According to the schedule, the bronze medal match takes place at 3:00 PM on March 2nd. This is seen as an opportunity for the Vietnamese women's futsal team to conclude the tournament with a medal, following their determined journey from the group stage.

Meanwhile, the final will be a showdown between host nation Thailand and Australia—a team that has demonstrated consistent performance throughout the tournament. This encounter is considered evenly matched as both sides possess a fast-paced style and effective finishing.

Thus, the competition day on March 2nd will mark the final stage of the 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship, determining the complete final rankings. For the Vietnamese team, the goal of securing third place will be a crucial task to affirm their standing in the region before looking ahead to upcoming continental tournaments.

Schedule for the Bronze Medal Match and Final of the 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship

- 3:00 PM, March 2nd: Vietnam vs Indonesia

- 6:30 PM, March 2nd: Thailand vs Australia