The ASEAN Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 26, featuring 10 national teams from Southeast Asia. This highly anticipated tournament will showcase the region's top football talent, including Thailand's national football team, which is a strong contender for the title.

The tournament format includes two groups, with each team playing round-robin matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, which will take place from August 15 to August 19. The final matches are set for August 22 and August 26.

Thailand, a historic powerhouse in Southeast Asian football, has reached the finals 11 times and won the championship seven times, with their last victory occurring in 2022. Their participation in the ASEAN Cup 2026 will be closely watched as they seek to reclaim the title.

The group stage matches will feature Thailand competing against teams such as Laos and Malaysia. The matches will be held in various stadiums across the region, with Cambodia's Morodok Techo Stadium being the largest venue, accommodating up to 60,000 spectators.

Vietnam is also a strong contender, having won the tournament in 2008, 2018, and 2024, and they are expected to perform well in this edition. Other teams to watch include Indonesia and Singapore, which have also shown significant preparation for the tournament.

As the tournament approaches, teams are finalizing their rosters, with each allowed to register up to 26 players from a preliminary list of 50. The final squad must be confirmed one day before their first match.

Fans across Southeast Asia are eagerly anticipating the ASEAN Cup 2026, which promises to deliver exciting matches and showcase the best of regional football.