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FIFA donates over 50,000 balls to schools in Vietnam

Vietnam received over 50,000 balls that FIFA donates to support the country’s school football programme, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced on December 2.

Vietnamese referee called to officiate World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been assigned to matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, as announced the football’s global governing body FIFA.

Vietnam win 2-0 over Palestine in FIFA Days match

Vietnam on September 11 defeated Palestine 2-0 in a friendly match at the Thien Truong Stadium in northern Nam Dinh province, as part of the FIFA Days events.

FIFA provides equipment for Vietnamese women’s football team

The Vietnamese women's football team on July 13 received equipment provided by FIFA during the final round of the Women's World Cup 2023 in New Zealand and Australia, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

18 Vietnamese referees, assistant referees assessed as satisfactory by FIFA

Eighteen referees and assistant referees who participated in Vietnam's inaugural VAR training course successfully passed the FIFA test stages and received official confirmation from FIFA.

Vietnam secures 95th place in FIFA ranking​

Vietnamese men football secured the 95th place in FIFA’s latest rankings and No.1 in Southeast Asia after its wins over Hong Kong (China) and Syria in friendly matches in June.

FIFA notes 5 prominent Vietnamese players at 2023 Women's World Cup

FIFA's website recently named 5 prominent players of the Vietnamese women's football team at the 2023 Women's World Cup, including Huynh Nhu and Thanh Nha.

18 Vietnamese VAR referees pass FIFA test

All 18 referees and assistant referees who attended a video assistant referee (VAR) technology training course have been confirmed as meeting FIFA's VAR refereeing standards.

Vietnam’s female footballers get FIFA support ahead of World Cup finals

The Vietnamese women’s football team have been receiving assistance from a physical strength and nutrition expert sent by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) during their training in Germany.

Local referees practise VAR technology in unofficial match

Eighteen referees and assistant referees had a practice session in FIFA’s video assistant referee (VAR) technology in an unofficial match on June 14 in Hanoi, as part of a training course from June 8-18.

Thirty three football players summoned for FIFA Days

Coach of the national football team Philippe Troussier has summoned 33 players for training ahead of FIFA Days, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on June 2.

FIFA provides financial support to help Vietnamese football

According to FIFA’s official website, the Vietnamese centre is the latest in a series of FIFA Forward projects aimed at improving the Southeast Asian country’s football infrastructure and facilities.

FIFA’s financial support boosts Vietnamese football

The Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre has been upgraded after receiving huge financial support from the world’s football governing body FIFA.

Portugal in same group with Vietnam in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Portugal earned a ticket to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 finals after beating their Cameroonian rivals 2-1 in the intercontinental play-offs in Hamilton, New Zealand, on February 22.

Vietnam to welcome FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy in March

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy is scheduled to make a stopover in Vietnam for the first time on March 4 and 5 as part of its tour around the globe ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 in July.

FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to visit Vietnam

The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is set to visit the nation from March 4 to March 5 on its global tour ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

FIFA reforms to benefit Vietnam ahead of World Cup 2026

The world’s football governing body FIFA has proposed a series of reforms in the next four-year cycle, bringing practical benefits to Vietnamese football in general and the Vietnamese team in particular.

Vietnamese football official, player to take part in World Cup 2022

Vietnam do not qualify to compete in the coming FIFA World Cup 2022 but at least two Vietnamese persons will attend the global tournament later this month.

Int’l football leaders congratulate VFF’s ninth congress

FIFA and AFC leaders sent congratulation letters to the Vietnam Football Federation ahead of its ninth congress which will be held on Sunday in Hanoi.

Vietnam drop out of top 100 in FIFA world rankings

For the first time in three years, Vietnam have dropped out of the top 100 of the FIFA world rankings following their 0-1 FIFA World Cup qualifying loss to Saudi Arabia in Hanoi on November 16 evening.