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  "id": 3438048,
  "title": "Fifa president Infantino to watch Vietnam-Thailand Asean cup final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fifa-president-infantino-to-watch-vietnam-thailand-asean-cup-final",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/26/fifa-president-infantino-to-watch-vietnam-thailand-asean-cup-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fifa President Gianni Infantino will be present at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi for the Asean Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand on Wednesday. This is Infantino's second visit to witness a final between these two teams, following his attendance at the 2022 Asean Football Federation Cup final in Thailand. The Fifa president's presence highlights the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting regional competitions, national teams, and the growth of football in Southeast Asia. The match at My Dinh National Stadium holds special importance for the Vietnamese national team, as they aim to defend their Asean Cup title, having defeated Thailand 2-0 in the first leg due to goals from Nguyen Hai Long and Nguyen Quang Hai.",
  "summary": "Gianni Infantino's attendance reflects Fifa’s keen interest in regional competitions, national teams and the development of football in Southeast Asia.",
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        "title": "World : FIFA President Infantino to watch Vietnam-Thailand ASEAN Cup Final",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T03:59:16.000Z"
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        "title": "Fifa president Infantino to watch Vietnam-Thailand Asean cup final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fifa-president-infantino-to-watch-vietnam-thailand-asean-cup-final-3438816",
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