Thai fans erupted in joy after winning the Southeast Asian championship, unexpectedly mentioning Vietnam

Thai fans erupted in celebration after defeating Indonesia in the Southeast Asian futsal final, consistently lauding their squad and unexpectedly giving frequent mentions to Vietnam's futsal team.

The 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal Championship final between Thailand and Indonesia played out exactly as expected for a "top-tier" showdown. Despite being behind early due to Andres Putra's close-range tap-in, the king's composure helped Thailand turn the tide. Itticha scored a crucial equalizer with just 2 seconds left in the first half, before Panut Kittipanuvong delivered a thunderous strike in the 32nd minute, sealing an emotional 2-1 victory at home.

Immediately after the final whistle sounded, a festive atmosphere enveloped the stands and social media in the Land of the Golden Temple. Thai fans showered the players with "high praise" for their courageous fighting spirit.

An enthusiastic fan shared: "Thailand remains number one in Southeast Asia! Even though Indonesia played very well and posed many challenges, the caliber of our players spoke up at the right moment. This victory is entirely deserved!".

Alongside the joy of winning the title, a rather surprising detail was that many Thai fans mentioned the Vietnamese national futsal team - the squad that just secured third place after a crushing 4-0 victory over Australia. Witnessing the performance of the Vietnamese national team under their coach, Thai fans expressed caution and admiration for the progress of the S-shaped representative.

A social media account in Bangkok commented: "Congratulations to Thailand for the championship, but it must also be acknowledged that Vietnam is becoming very formidable. This was one of the best matches I've seen from Vietnam. They controlled the game well, defended solidly, and counter-attacked extremely sharply. Australia didn't have many clear opportunities."

 

Thai fans' attention also focused on Vietnam's ability to organize a disciplined style of play. Another opinion noted: "Vietnam is gradually approaching a higher level, they play very confidently and with organization. Looking at how they overwhelmed Australia, we need to be more cautious in the future if we want to maintain our dominant position."

Even many fans expressed admiration for goalkeeper Phạm Văn Tú's long-range goal, considering it proof of the comprehensive strength of Vietnamese futsal at present.

The 2026 Southeast Asian championship once again affirms Thailand's dominant position, but reactions from their own fans indicate interesting shifts in the regional futsal power balance, with the strong rise of Indonesia and particularly the remarkable progress of the Vietnamese national futsal team.