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Vietnam earns pot 1 seeding for 2027 Asian Cup final qualifiers

Thanks to a rise in FIFA’s rankings, Vietnam secured a top seed position in the Asian Cup final qualifiers, marking a significant advantage for coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad.

Surprise FIFA ranking rise inspires Vietnam before AFF Cup

Vietnam rose to 116th in the FIFA rankings, benefitting from the poor performance of nearby-ranked teams, as the team gears up for the ASEAN Cup.

Brazil-born star Xuan Son eligible to represent Vietnam at AFF Cup 2024

Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son has officially met FIFA and AFF requirements to represent Vietnam, potentially debuting in the AFF Cup 2024.

I’ll sing and dance if Vietnam wins the AFF Cup," says coach Kim

Head coach Kim Sang Sik has set his sights on the AFF Cup title, promising to sing Vietnam’s national anthem and celebrate enthusiastically if the team emerges victorious.

Transfermarkt names Filip Nguyen as highest valued player of Vietnam

Vietnamese goalkeeper Filip Nguyen has topped the list of Vietnamese footballers with the highest market value at EUR550,000, according to renowned German football site Transfermarkt.

Vietnam’s AFF Cup preparations heat up in cold South Korea

The Vietnamese national football team has begun a 10-day training camp in South Korea, focusing on tactical refinement and cold-weather adaptation for the 2024 AFF Cup.

Coach Kim blends experience&youth in national team selection ahead of ASEAN Cup

Coach Kim is still providing opportunities for certain young players, including Bùi Vĩ Hào, Khuất Văn Khang, Nguyễn Văn Trường, and Nguyễn Quốc Việt.

AFC recognizes VN achievements in community and youth football development

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has been awarded the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football, acknowledging its outstanding contributions to community-based youth football in 2024.

Golden Ball race heats up with notable names emerging

The Vietnamese Golden Ball Awards is one of the most prestigious titles in a player’s career.

What if Park Hang Seo returned? Vietnam football faces a tough reality

With a record of only 5 wins in 19 matches since June 2023, the idea of Park Hang Seo returning to the helm of Vietnam’s football team has gained traction among hopeful fans.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s confident pledge: Vietnam to reach AFF Cup finals

Despite recent challenges, Coach Kim Sang Sik assures fans of Vietnam’s strong bid for the AFF Cup 2024 final.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC refutes unpaid salary claims after FIFA ban

Club chairman Doan Nguyen Duc maintains HAGL’s integrity, addressing FIFA’s transfer ban and the unfounded allegations by former player Martin Dzilah.

Vietnam U17 reaches 2025 Asian Cup after hard-fought qualifiers

A 1-1 draw against Yemen ensured Vietnam's U17 team a place in the 2025 U17 Asian Cup, with strong performances from the squad and tactical leadership by Coach Cristiano Roland.

FIFA bans HAGL from international transfers over dispute with foreign player

FIFA has imposed an indefinite international transfer ban on HAGL after the club was found to have violated terms in a legal dispute with foreign player Martin Dzilah.

Vietnam drops in FIFA rankings, Thailand climbs to highest position in 16 years

The Vietnam national football team has dropped to its lowest FIFA ranking since 2017, while Thailand has climbed to its highest position in 16 years, reaching 96th place.

Brazilian Striker Geovane Magno applying for Vietnamese citizenship

Geovane Magno, the former striker for Saigon FC currently playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, is applying for Vietnamese citizenship.

The story behind a polarising transfer

Two-time Vietnamese Golden Ball winner and national team star Nguyễn Hoàng Đức recently completed his transfer on October 8 from top tier Thể Công Viettel FC to V.League 2 outfit Phù Đổng Ninh Bình, to the surprise and chagrin of Vietnamese fans.

Forward Rafaelson officially granted Vietnamese citizenship

On the afternoon of October 15, forward Rafaelson was granted Vietnamese citizenship at the Department of Justice of Nam Dinh City.

Vietnam’s inconsistent performance raises doubts ahead of AFF Cup 2024

After a string of disappointing results, Coach Kim Sang Sik has yet to stabilize the Vietnam team ahead of the AFF Cup.

FIFA pays tribute to Van Quyet as he announces retirement from national team

As FIFA and ASEAN Football honor him, Van Quyet shares his reasons for retiring from Vietnam’s national team, while expressing his hopes for the future.