Vietnam’s national football team has fallen four places in the latest FIFA world rankings, landing at 113th after a heavy 0-4 defeat to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Both clubs will enter the group stage directly, signifying a significant achievement for Vietnamese football on the regional stage.

Vietnam U22 secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei U22 in a closed-door friendly held in Vung Tau on the afternoon of July 2, underlining their strong preparations for the upcoming 2025 AFF U23 Championship.

Provincial team mergers spark fears of club loss - but also hopes for deeper competition and unity.

The match between Manchester United legends (Manchester Reds) and the Vietnam All Stars was held as part of the “Vietnam - UK Football Festival” celebrating 52 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Relying on naturalization is not enough - long-term success depends on youth development and league quality.

Vietnam’s U20 women’s team kicks off preparations under Japanese coach Masahiko Okiyama.

Vietnam kicks off Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with dominant 7-0 win over Maldives.

Winning his first title with CAHN, coach Polking shares heartfelt reflections on a memorable debut season.

Footballing legend Michael Owen scored twice as the Manchester Reds took a 4-2 win over Vietnam All-Stars in a friendly match in the Vietnam-UK Football Festival on June 27.

Nam Dinh won their second consecutive V-League title, while Binh Dinh was relegated in a season overshadowed by poor quality and persistent structural issues.

The V-League journey demands more than money - it requires strategy and endurance.

Nam Dinh defends its title while Binh Dinh faces relegation in a season lacking standout progress.

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh sealed their V-League championship in style with a 1-0 victory over Ha Tinh at Thien Truong Stadium, marking an emotional day for the players and fans.

With the newly announced squad by coach Kim Sang Sik, it would be a failure if Vietnam’s U23 team does not successfully defend its title at the 2025 AFF U23 Championship.

Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.

Vietnam’s football federation doubles down on grassroots strategies while acknowledging pressure to adopt new approaches.

Vietnam’s U19 women’s team displayed their dominance with a commanding 4-0 victory over Indonesia to book their place in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship.

After more than a year of settling in and achieving modest results with the Vietnam national team, now is the time for head coach Kim Sang Sik to implement crucial changes - before it’s too late.

Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).