Vietnam U20 captain Nguyen Quoc Khanh has apologized to fans and the 2009 generation after the team failed to achieve its goal in the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Madam Pang and Thailand are awaiting a decision from Swedish defender Eric Kahl ahead of their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 clash with Vietnam on September 29.

The 2026/27 V-League brings a new round of battles at club level, but its opening also renews a familiar hope: that the competition can deliver fresh talent for Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik.

U20 Vietnam’s 2-1 loss to Palestine has left their hopes of reaching the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup hanging by a thread, with Yutaka Ikeuchi’s side now needing to beat Iran and hope other results go their way.

Another regional trophy would be welcome, but Kim Sang Sik has a bigger priority at the FIFA ASEAN Cup: finding out how far Vietnam have truly progressed.

The V-League 2026/27 relegation battle is expected to be particularly fierce, with the bottom two teams dropping directly to the First Division.

Fresh from winning the ASEAN Cup, Vietnam face another major challenge as coach Kim Sang Sik looks to prove his team’s strength at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam U20 are under pressure to deliver their first victory of the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifying campaign when they face Palestine in Phu Tho on September 3.

After Thailand’s back-to-back ASEAN Cup final defeats to Vietnam, Chanathip Songkrasin wants to return and help turn the tables at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam U20s remain in contention for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup finals despite a 3-0 opening defeat to North Korea, but their margin for error is now extremely small.

Coach Kim Sang Sik can take satisfaction from helping Vietnam successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title, but he and his players still have plenty to fix if they want to make a deeper run at the Asian Cup.

Vietnam’s leading football clubs have strengthened their squads for a fiercely contested V-League season, with CAHN (Hanoi Police), The Cong Viettel and Hanoi FC among the title favorites.

Another ASEAN Cup title and another 21-goal campaign look impressive on paper, yet Vietnam’s attacking efficiency tells a less convincing story.

CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC delivered a commanding performance to thrash Ho Chi Minh City Police 5-0 and win the Vietnamese National Super Cup for the second consecutive year.

After losing another ASEAN Cup final to Vietnam, Thailand are rebuilding around a younger squad as Madam Pang targets a stronger response at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.

Vietnam’s women’s national team and U23 side have received a timely boost through the “Fueling Vietnamese Football” program as they prepare to compete at ASIAD 2026 in Japan.

The Prime Minister has decided to commend and award an unexpected 300 million VND (11,500 USD) to Vietnam's men's national football team following their outstanding achievement in successfully defending its ASEAN Huyndai Cup 2026 title.

Vietnam finished ASEAN Cup 2026 unbeaten with 21 goals and only three conceded. Behind those numbers was a title campaign months in the making.

Barely a month after contesting the ASEAN Cup final, Vietnam and Thailand will meet again on September 29 - with the Thais promising to return at full strength.