The next national team list may feature fresh faces as Vietnam uses upcoming matches to evaluate personnel and prepare for the ASEAN Cup later this year.

Vietnam national team head coach Kim Sang Sik has a wealth of choices in goal as the team prepares for upcoming matches against Bangladesh and Malaysia during the next FIFA international window.

The international friendly match between Vietnam and Bangladesh will kick off at 7pm on March 26 at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi as part of the March FIFA Days, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced on March 3.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik faces a defensive dilemma as injuries and declining form affect key players ahead of the next FIFA window.

While not caught off guard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s postponement, Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik must now navigate added uncertainty ahead of the Malaysia rematch.

The hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the appeal filed by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has concluded, but the final outcome has yet to be announced.

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.