Vietnam’s national team closed their Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Malaysia 3-1 to secure a perfect record and return to the FIFA top 100.

Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-1 at Thien Truong Stadium on March 31 evening to finish their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record of six wins from six matches.

The FIFA World Cup fanpage has stirred attention ahead of the clash between Vietnam and Malaysia, posting an image of midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc alongside the caption: “A familiar meeting.”

A clash with Malaysia offers Vietnam both redemption and a chance to climb the FIFA rankings, sharpening their position before Asian Cup 2027.

Malaysia’s national team has arrived in northern Vietnam ahead of their upcoming match against Vietnam, bringing a 28-player squad that includes 13 naturalized players for the Asian Cup 2027 final qualifying round.

Vietnam has announced its squad for upcoming matches against Malaysia and Bangladesh, combining experienced players with new additions.

Vietnam’s U23 team has officially earned a place at the 20th Asian Games (Asiad 20), set to take place in Japan this September, following their performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

After a 0-3 loss to China, Vietnam's historic unbeaten run ends, setting up a third-place clash with U23 South Korea.

With fierce determination and tactical focus, U23 Vietnam prepare to face China’s impenetrable defense for a shot at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 final.

U23 Vietnam’s undefeated group stage campaign earns rare praise from AFC, regional rivals and even FIFA.

Vietnamese football fans were left jubilant after the U23 team topped Group A with a perfect record to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

A dramatic late goal sealed Vietnam’s second win in Group A, placing them one step away from a place in the last eight.

Iranian referee Heidari Payam, known for his strict style, will lead the officiating team for U23 Vietnam’s second match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

The U23 Asian Cup kicks off today in Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam’s young squad carries hopes of a breakthrough.

The 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers have concluded, with seven group winners securing their spots at the finals in Saudi Arabia. Among them, China and Vietnam stood out with dominant performances.

Southeast Asia’s youth football teams made a spectacular entrance into the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, with Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos and Myanmar all securing emphatic victories in their opening matches.

A narrow victory keeps Vietnam in contention, but the final match against Malaysia will be the true test.

If the Malaysian national team is handed 0-3 forfeit losses due to a naturalization scandal, Vietnam could virtually secure their ticket to the final round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

In the fourth match of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Vietnam started strong against Nepal.