The match will be aired live and free of charge across VTV’s platforms. The deal comes after concerns over high licensing fees, which had delayed the acquisition. VTV authorized a subsidiary to negotiate the rights, ensuring the game will reach local viewers.

The Vietnamese squad has been training in Hanoi since May 29 and played a friendly against the U22 team on June 4. They will travel to Malaysia on June 6 and have three days to acclimatize before facing the hosts at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

The match is seen as a crucial step in Vietnam’s bid to top Group F and qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup finals.

Vietnam in same group with Malaysia at 2027 Asian Cup qualification

VOV.VN - Vietnam will share Group F with Malaysia, Laos, and Nepal, according to the result of a draw conducted by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on December 9 for 24 teams playing in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification stage which is due to run from March, 2025, to March, 2026.