The prospect of Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Dinh Bac starting side by side in Vietnam’s frontline has become a major talking point among fans ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026.

The Brazilian-born striker is scoring at will in the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26.

Despite their breakout performances in V-League Round 12, overseas Vietnamese players have yet to convince coach Kim Sang Sik for a national team call-up.

As young talents fall to injury, the South Korean coach navigates growing challenges while holding firm on his squad-building vision.

Coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to refresh Vietnam’s national football team, marking the beginning of a new chapter built on the momentum of the recent U23 Asian Cup campaign.

Vietnam’s No.7 striker, Dinh Bac, has been named the Most Impressive Player of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, defeating Chinese goalkeeper Li Hao in a dramatic fan vote.

Coach Kim Sang Sik weighs five strong contenders for the starting spot in Vietnam’s crucial Asian Cup qualifier.

The recent success of Vietnam’s U23 team is fueling anticipation as the LPBank V-League 2025/26 returns to action.

Xuan Son delivered a match-winning performance with a brace as Nam Dinh cruised past Lion City Sailors 3-0 on January 29, sealing their spot in the semifinals of the 2025/26 ASEAN Club Championship with one group match to spare.

The Hanoi-based team suffered an early exit after being outplayed by hosts Selangor in their penultimate group match.

U23 Vietnam’s win over Korea continues to make waves, with coach Kim Sang Sik earning admiration for his leadership on and off the pitch.

Fresh off a string of historic victories, the Korean coach is in prime position to negotiate an extended future with Vietnamese football.

Coach Kim Sang Sik has confirmed that several standout players from Vietnam’s U23 squad will be promoted to the senior national team ahead of their upcoming match against Malaysia on March 31.

Vietnam’s U23 squad left a strong impression at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup. But after the thrilling campaign in Saudi Arabia, the question remains: how many of these players will make it to the national team under coach Kim Sang Sik?

Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) President Tran Quoc Tuan has personally brought back a meaningful and historic gift from the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia for striker Nguyen Dinh Bac of U23 Vietnam.

Vietnam's bronze medal at the U23 Asian Cup 2026 was hard-earned - and behind the celebration were deep lessons and unforgettable moments.

Coach Kim Sang Sik personally pushed Hieu Minh’s wheelchair through the airport, a simple but powerful moment that touched the hearts of many.

The PVF – Ministry of Public Security Youth Football Training Center has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazilian club S.A.F Botafogo, opening new doors for player development, training programs, and international exchanges.

U23 Japan clinched their third AFC U23 Asian Cup title in resounding fashion, sweeping past U23 China 4-0 in the 2026 final with a masterclass of technical precision and tactical superiority.