Nguyen Xuan Son posts mysterious message after Vietnam’s defeat to Malaysia

Nguyen Xuan Son — Vietnam’s striker who was absent due to injury — made a mysterious post after his team suffered a heavy defeat to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Vietnam’s best squad had to swallow a bitter pill when thrashed by Malaysia 4-0 — a surprising result considering their status as group favorites.

Though unable to defend his team due to injury, Xuan Son showed particular attention to this defeat by posting a brief message on Instagram:

“March 31, 2026”

The post attracted attention from Vietnamese netizens as the date points to the next meeting between both teams — indicating the striker’s desire for revenge.