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Foreign referees invited to officiate V.League 1

The Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) invited a number of foreign referees to take charge of key matches in the upcoming 24th round of the V.League 1 2023/2024 season.

Government issues resolution on EURO 2024 live broadcasting

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has signed a resolution on broadcasting live the ongoing UEFA European Championship (EURO) 2024 in Vietnam.

VN team goes backwards: will it be different if coach Park takes charge?

Vietnam's national football team has slipped out of the top 100 in the FIFA rankings, leading fans to speculate whether things would be different if Coach Park Hang Seo were still in charge.

Vietnam team shows promise under Coach Kim Sang Sik after two matches

The Vietnam national football team has shown positive signs under the new leadership of coach Kim Sang Sik. While it is too early to declare the Korean strategist a success, there are reasons for optimism.

VTV to broadcast EURO 2024

On June 13, Vietnam Television (VTV) announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for EURO 2024.

Vietnam team sets sights on 2024 AFF Cup & 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers

Following their halt at the second qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, Coach Kim Sang Sik and Vietnam's national football team are gearing up for the challenges ahead in the 2024 AFF Cup and 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Vietnam to play in third qualifying round for 2027 Asian Cup

The Vietnamese national team will have to take part in the third qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup as they failed to advance to the third round of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after losing to Iraq.

Vietnam football team lost to Iraq: A regrettable defeat

The 1-3 loss to Iraq left many regrets as the home team did not play to their full potential, and coach Kim Sang Sik and his team gained few lessons for the future.

Vietnam exit World Cup qualifiers after loss to Iraq

Outclassed and outmatched. The best way to describe Vietnam in their final match against Iraq in the second round of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

VTV leaves open the possibility of broadcasting EURO 2024

Vietnam Television (VTV) continues to work diligently with partners to secure the broadcasting rights for EURO 2024, aiming to serve its nationwide audience.

Coach Kim believes in Vietnam’s ability to beat Iraq

Coach Kim Sang-sik believes his players can overcome powerful Iraq in the last Group F match of the 2026 World Cup qualification on June 12.

Coach Kim Sang Sik: Vietnam poised for surprise in Iraq

Coach Kim Sang Sik exudes confidence ahead of Vietnam's pivotal clash against Iraq in the Group F finale of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Vietnamese players arrive in Iraq, ready for World Cup qualifying showdown

After more than 10 hours of travel, the Vietnam national football team arrived at Basra International Airport, ready for their away match against Iraq.

Vietnam beat Philippines 3-2 to keep World Cup qualification dream alive

Vietnam came back from time to time to secure a 3-2 victory over the Philippines in the World Cup qualifier at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on June 6 evening.

Midfielder Do Hung Dung becomes captain of Vietnam National Football Team

The Staff Board of the Vietnam National Football Team was chosen with midfielder Do Hung Dung becoming the National Team’s captain in the two upcoming matches.

VAR to be used in all V.League 1 matches of 2024-2025 football season

The 2024 - 2025 football season of the V.League 1 will see 100% of matches apply the video assistant referee (VAR) technology, said Tran Quoc Tuan, president of the Vietnam Football Federation.

Vietnam earns two slots for AFC Champions League Two

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the nation will have one direct slot, as well as a playoff place, for local teams competing in the AFC Champions League Two in the 2025 to 2026 season.

Twenty-seven football players called for FIFA Days

Coach of the national football team Kim Sang Sik has called 27 players for training ahead of FIFA Days in June and the last two matches within the second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification in Asia.

VFF opens ticket sales for Vietnam and Philippines World Cup qualifier

Ticket prices range from VNĐ200,000 to VNĐ600,000. The VFF will start selling tickets online from May 25 to May 30, or until they sell out. Buyers are expected to receive their tickets by May 30.

VFF appoints three Vietnamese assistants for coach Kim Sang-sik

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially announced the hiring of three Vietnamese assistants to support coach Kim Sang-sik at U23 and the Vietnamese senior team.