The men's football tournament at the 2019 SEA Games was held from November 25 to December 10, 2019 in the Philippines.

Soe Moe Kyaw's goal opened the scoring, later Hadi from Malaysia equalized.

Myanmar edged past hosts Philippines thanks to a late goal by Win Naing Tun.

Thailand scored two late goals against Laos to potentially eliminate them, while Indonesia battered Brunei 8–0.

Indonesia would also beat Laos 4–0, while Vietnam were held by Thailand with two early goals by Supachai Chaided and Suphanat Mueanta.

Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia earned spots in the semi-finals, while holders Thailand and runners-up of 2017 tournament Malaysia were eliminated early.

Hosts Philippines showed signs of impressiveness, only failing to go past Cambodia by goal difference.

The first semi-final saw Indonesia win 4-2 after extra time against Myanmar, with Evan Dimas scoring a brace.

In the bronze medal match, Sieng Chanthea scored a shock early goal.

Four pots will be used for the draw with teams seeded according to their previous performance in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.