International FootballFIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Prize Money Cut: The Real Problem Is Not Just on the Pitch

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Prize Money Cut: The Real Problem Is Not Just on the Pitch

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Nhà vô địch nhận 650.000 USD, giảm 35% so với mức 1 triệu USD công bố ngày 22/9/2026. Giá bản quyền truyền hình giảm từ 3 triệu USD xuống 2 triệu USD, chỉ 3 quốc gia mua trước giải. Việt Nam ở Division 1 bảng B cùng Thái Lan, Pakistan, Philippines; giải diễn ra trong FIFA Days 24/9–3/10. | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn. Hỏi: Vì sao giảm tiền thưởng? Do doanh thu bản quyền thấp. Việt Nam có cơ hội vô địch? Có, nhưng cần xoay tua đội hình và kiểm soát không gian hiệu quả.

At noon on September 22, 2026, two days before the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 kicked off, the organizers unexpectedly announced a cut in the champion prize from USD 1 million to USD 650,000 — a 35% reduction. Match-by-match win bonuses were reportedly canceled. The tournament runs during FIFA Days from September 24 to October 3, with Division 1 and Division 2. Vietnam are placed in Group B of Division 1 alongside Thailand, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Matches will be held in Indonesia and Hong Kong (China). Broadcast rights were reportedly reduced from an asking price of USD 3 million to USD 2 million, yet only three countries bought the rights before the tournament. The prize cut reflects the commercial strain on an event that carries the FIFA brand but has yet to prove its market appeal. For Vietnam, this is a test of squad depth and tactical organization, not just star power. The football pitch never lies, and the real answer will come from the structure of the games, not from official statements.

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Prize Money Cut: The Real Problem Is Not Just on the Pitch

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Prize Money Cut: The Real Problem Is Not Just on the Pitch