The appointment of Hoang Van Phuc as head coach of the Vietnam women’s national team signals the start of a new chapter - one filled with challenges, but also growing expectations for a necessary rebuilding phase.

Vietnam national football team may be riding a remarkable unbeaten run, but beneath the surface, coach Kim Sang Sik still faces a pressing question: where to reinforce if the team is to keep rising.

With the draw postponed, Vietnam still brace for a challenging Asian Cup campaign, where internal strength may matter more than the group they land in.

This summer, football fans can enjoy the largest football event on the planet as Vietnam Television (VTV) officially announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals.

Cristiano Roland has affirmed that U17 Vietnam are entering the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship with serious preparation and a clear ambition to go as far as possible.

Encouraging developments in the V-League are gradually easing the concerns of coach Kim Sang Sik as Vietnam’s national team prepares for a demanding stretch ahead.

Velizar Popov, head coach of The Cong Viettel, has been handed a four-match suspension and fined VND20 million (US$820) by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) following a heated confrontation with match officials.

Despite strong backing from Kim Sang Sik, earning a place in the Vietnam national football team squad for the ASEAN Cup 2026 remains a formidable challenge for players from Vietnam U23 national football team.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s ambition to compete for a medal at the Asiad highlights both opportunity and a lingering strategic dilemma.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has named a 26-player squad for the AFF U17 Championship 2026, set to take place in Indonesia, with the clear objective of competing for the title.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik is considering a shift in personnel strategy for U23 Vietnam ahead of the Asiad tournament scheduled for September in Japan.

Vietnam’s unbeaten streak under Kim Sang-sik impresses, but deeper challenges remain if the team wants to compete at a higher level.

Assistant coach Lee Jung Soo has parted ways with head coach Kim Sang Sik and the Vietnam national team after more than a year of working together.

Kim Sang Sik is carrying significant ambition with Vietnam’s national team in the period ahead - and rightly so. But for the South Korean tactician, ambition alone will not be enough without clarity and restraint.

V-League 2025/26 is nearing its conclusion, but risks still threaten Vietnam’s national team plans.

Vietnam’s national team have received a timely boost ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027, with the Vietnam Football Federation confirming a contract extension for goalkeeper coach Lee Woon Jae until 2027.

Despite securing qualification for the Asian Cup 2027 with a perfect record, Vietnam national football team still faces a crucial tactical challenge under head coach Kim Sang Sik.

Vietnam's national football team has returned to the world’s top 100, rising to the 99th place in the latest FIFA rankings following the March 2026 FIFA Days, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

For the first time in its history, FIFA has introduced a real-time update mechanism to its global rankings - a move that is already reshaping how fans and teams track performance.