As Malaysia await a ruling from CAS over their naturalization scandal, the prospect of point deductions could send Vietnam to the summit of Group F.

Forward Nguyen Dinh Bac has been fined and suspended by the Asian Football Confederation following his red card in the bronze medal match of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

After a run of 10 winless matches in the V-League 2025/26, Portuguese coach Mauro Jeronimo has stepped down, paving the way for Vu Hong Viet’s comeback.

Vietnam will warm up against Bangladesh on March 26 as coach Kim Sang Sik’s side prepare for a crucial Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Malaysia.

Football expert Nguyen Van Vinh, one of the most influential figures in modern Vietnamese football, has passed away at the age of 84.

Vietnamese football is witnessing a powerful wave of overseas Vietnamese players returning home, eager to contribute to the king of sports in the land of their ancestors as it reaches further into the wider world.

V-League returns as Dinh Bac faces his toughest test

Coach Kim Sang Sik is expected to prioritize young players as Vietnam builds toward long-term goals, including the 2030 World Cup dream.

Once seen as a step backward, Kim Sang Sik has rewritten his story, ushering Vietnamese football into a bold new chapter.

After a dazzling U23 Asian campaign, Vietnam’s young stars now face a sterner test - maintaining form, resisting distractions and proving themselves in the V-League.

At the start of 2026, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan reflects on a breakthrough year and outlines the long-term path toward Vietnam’s World Cup ambition.

The year 2026 marks not only a new chapter in time, but also a convergence of ambition, belief and long-nurtured dreams for Vietnamese football.

CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC’s 4-0 victory over Tampines Rovers has been overturned into a 0-3 defeat after the AFC ruled the club fielded two suspended players.

Two stunning victories in Bangkok - one at senior level, one at U23 - confirmed Vietnam’s rise. The secret lies beyond tactics, in belief and unity.

The year 2025 delivered pride and promise for Vietnam football at national level, yet lingering concerns over domestic leagues left supporters with mixed emotions.

Vietnam will face a challenging group at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, drawn alongside South Korea, the UAE and Yemen in Group C, as the tournament unfolds in Saudi Arabia this May.

After a long pause, the V-League struggles to regain momentum, leaving Vietnam’s head coach Kim Sang Sik anxious about his players’ form ahead of the decisive clash with Malaysia in March.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that it received a complaint from Vietnam regarding seven controversial naturalized players of the Malaysia national team.

A dominant 4-0 first-leg win over Tampines Rovers leaves Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) firmly in control of their AFC Champions League Two tie.