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Ep. 9 - SEA Dreams - Why Hasn't There Been Any Modern Asian Soccer Teams in the World Cup?
In this episode of SEA Dreams, we dive into the world of soccer in Southeast Asia—its growth, challenges, and the elusive dream of making it to the FIFA World Cup. Recently, Vietnam’s victory over Thailand made headlines, marking a significant moment for the region’s soccer scene. But despite moments of brilliance, no Southeast Asian team (other than Indonesia when it was called The Dutch East Indies in 1938) or Asian team has ever qualified for the World Cup.
Join hosts Kenneth Nguyen, An Vo, and Phil Van as they explore the structural, financial, and developmental barriers that have kept…
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