AFF Cup

Update news AFF Cup

VN gears up for AFF Cup 2024 with friendlies against Thailand, Russia, and more

Vietnam's national football squad is intensifying their preparation for the AFF Cup 2024 with a strategic schedule of international friendlies, including anticipated matches against Thailand and Russia or Panama.

Coach Kim Sang Sik's strategy for Vietnam's AFF Cup 2024 quest

The Vietnam national football team is allowed to register only 23 players for the upcoming AFF Cup (ASEAN Cup) 2024. However, Coach Kim Sang Sik needs a larger pool of players if he aims to secure the championship.

VAR to debut at AFF Cup: Vietnam national team prepares for new challenge

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be implemented for the first time at the 2024 AFF Cup, marking a significant development for the tournament and a crucial consideration for the Vietnam national team.

Regional media covers Vietnam’s AFF U23 Championship win

After the final of AFF U23 Championship on August 26 in Thailand, while Thai media expressed their admiration for the U23 Vietnam's victory in the tournament, the Indonesian press expressed regret when Indonesian players lost in the penalty shootout.

Vietnam to defend regional U23 crown in August

Vietnam are in Group C at the 2023 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U23 Football Championship.

Vietnam team welcomed home after AFF Cup defeat

Hundreds of football fans gathered at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport to welcome the Vietnamese national football team after their defeat in the AFF Cup final.

Tien Linh claims top goal scorer award at AFF Cup 2022

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh was awarded the top goal scorer award at the AFF Cup 2022, sharing the prestigious prize with Thai player Teerasil Dangda.

AFF Cup 2022: Surpassing Vietnam, Thailand retain championship

Thailand beat Vietnam 1-0 in the second leg of the AFF Cup 2022 final on January 16 at the former’s Thammasat Stadium.

Vietnamese football fans fly to Bangkok for AFF Cup finals

On the morning of January 16, Vietnamese football fans flocked to the Noi Bai airport in Hanoi to fly to Bangkok to cheer the national squad at the final second leg of the AFF Cup 2022.

Vietnam keep AFF Cup title hope with late goal against Thailand in final

Both teams Vietnam and Thailand started the game slowly. Vietnam got the first shot with a long-range attempt by Nguyen Quang Hai, but it went wide.

Vietnam to face Thailand in final of AFF Cup 2022

Defending champions Thailand are set to take on Vietnam in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup’s final round following their 3-0 thrashing of Malaysia on January 10 in the semi-final match played in Bangkok.

Vietnam defeat Indonesia 2-0 to advance to AFF Cup 2022 final

Vietnam beat Indonesia 2-0 with Nguyen Tien Linh's double in the second leg of the semifinal and advanced to the final of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.

Park wants to leave national set-up only after reaching AFF Cup final

"It is an important game. My contract will end by the end of this tournament. If I lose tomorrow, it would be my final match with Vietnam, otherwise, I will have two more to go," said coach Park.

Indonesia deploys over 3,600 police for semifinal first leg with Vietnam

In a written notice on January 5, the police said 3,500 security personnel and 500 service staff have been ready for the match.

Van Hau among top five defenders of AFF Cup’s group stage

Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau has been named among the best five defenders who impressed the most during the group stage of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.

Vietnam look to maintain Park's unbeaten record against Indonesia in AFF Cup semi-finals

During coach Park Hang-seo's five-year reign, Vietnam have not lost to Indonesia and the South Korean coach will not want that streak to end so close to the end of his tenure when they meet in the AFF Cup semi-finals on Friday.

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-0

Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-0 at the ongoing AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 on December 27.

AFF Cup: Vietnam has good start with 6-0 victory against Laos

Vietnam had a good start at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 with a 6-0 triumph against Laos on December 21, which helped the team rise to the top of Group B.

Coach Park announces Vietnam squad for AFF Cup 2022

Head coach Park Hang-seo announced the final 23-man Vietnam squad on December 15 ahead of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup 2022 which is due to take place in late December.

2023 AFF Club Championship schedule, structure announced

The 2023 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Club Championship will start on September 27 2023, and end on May 15, 2024, the AFF Competition Committee announced at an online meeting on Monday.