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U23 Vietnam in favorable group for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam to face Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kyrgyzstan in what’s considered a balanced group.

Coach Kim Sang Sik bets on youth: Hope or hesitation for Vietnam?

Vietnam’s national team sees a wave of young call-ups, but fans await proof of true change on the field.

Kim Sang Sik caught in two-front battle with Vietnam’s national teams

The FIFA ruling against Malaysia has revived Vietnam’s Asian Cup hopes, forcing coach Kim Sang Sik to juggle both senior and U23 squads under intense pressure.

U23 Vietnam lands in Pot 2 for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup draw

U23 Vietnam has been placed in Pot 2 alongside top-tier teams like South Korea, Australia, and Qatar for the group stage draw of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Vietnam’s women’s football coach awarded top national honor

Vietnam women’s national football team coach Mai Duc Chung was honored with the prestigious title of Labor Hero on the morning of September 25.

Coach Kim Sang Sik considers fast-tracking Vietnam’s football transition

Coach Kim Sang Sik has a strong U23 core to refresh Vietnam’s national squad, but will he take the risk of change?

Vietnam falls one place in FIFA rankings despite no matches

Vietnam’s national football team has slipped one spot in the FIFA World Rankings for September 2025, despite not playing any official matches during the period.

Vietnamese football at risk again as clubs withdraw from new season

The 2025/26 football season has just begun, yet Vietnamese football is once again clouded by the same dark patterns of the past: club dissolution and withdrawals.

Easy road, lingering doubts: U23 Vietnam advances to AFC U23 finals

Vietnam secures sixth straight AFC U23 finals berth, but performance issues remain unresolved.

Vietnam defeat Yemen to reach AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Finals

Vietnam edged out Yemen 1-0 in the final match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers held at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on September 9 evening.

U23 Vietnam leads SEA teams with unbeaten run in Asian qualifiers

After two rounds, Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian team with two wins, while others struggle to stay in the race.

Coach Kim Sang Sik calls up overseas talent Thanh Trung to U23 Vietnam

Coach Kim Sang Sik has officially called up Vietnamese-Bulgarian footballer Tran Thanh Trung to join the U23 Vietnam squad in preparation for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.

V-League transformation ignites fresh hopes for Vietnam’s national team

With big-name signings and quality play, the V-League’s revival could propel the national team to new heights.

Vietnamese clubs face tough groups in AFC Champions League Two

The draw for AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 puts Vietnam’s CAHN and Nam Dinh in challenging groups with top Asian clubs.

Pressure mounts on referees in the intense V-League 2025/26

The V-League 2025/26 is shaping up to be more competitive than ever, placing unprecedented pressure on referees.

Overseas Vietnamese players face tough road to U23 Vietnam

U23 Vietnam hopefuls from abroad must prove themselves beyond foreign training.

Coaching carousel heats up ahead of V-League 2025/26

The new V-League season is set for fierce competition both on the pitch and in the dugouts.

V-League sees overseas Vietnamese player boom: opportunity and risk

The return of overseas Vietnamese footballers is reshaping the 2025/26 V-League season, but integration challenges remain.

Hanoi Police FC lands Premier League youth standout Brandon Ly

Brandon Ly has officially joined Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) from Burnley, becoming one of the most high-profile Vietnamese-origin signings in recent years.

Njabulo Blom becomes V-League’s most valuable player

The South African midfielder surpasses Nguyen Xuan Son in market value, leading Nam Dinh’s star-studded squad.