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  "id": 3438816,
  "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",
  "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 in attendance to watch the Asean Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on Wednesday, according to the Vietnam Football Federation. Infantino has attended several major football events in Southeast Asia, most recently the second leg of the AFF Cup 2022 final between Thailand and Vietnam at Thammasat Stadium in Thailand in January 2023. The Fifa president's return to watch another final between Vietnam and Thailand highlights FIFA's interest in regional competitions and the development of football in Southeast Asia. The match at My Dinh National Stadium carries special significance for the Vietnamese national team, as head coach Kim Sang-sik and his players aim to defend their Asean Cup title, which they secured with a 2-0 victory in the first leg on August 22.",
  "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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/world-fifa-president-infantino-to-watch-vietnam-thailand-asean-cup",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:38:00.000Z"
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