Vietnam’s national futsal team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Thailand in their final Group B match at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, finishing the group stage in second place.

With the pressure off after securing a quarterfinal spot, coach Diego Giustozzi says Vietnam is ready to take down regional powerhouse Thailand.

The Vietnamese futsal team continued their impressive run at the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship with a composed 2-0 victory over Lebanon, securing a place in the quarterfinals with one game to spare.

Vietnam’s national futsal team made a thrilling start to their 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup campaign on January 27, edging past Kuwait 5–4 in a tense Group B opener.

Head coach Diego Giustozzi says the team is fully focused on winning their first match as Vietnam kick off their AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign against Kuwait.

With the new standing, Vietnam now rank fourth in Asia, behind only Iran (5th worldwide), Thailand (11th) and Japan (13th).

Vietnam, ranked 26th in the world and seeded in Pot 2 by FIFA’s August 29 rankings, landed in a challenging Group B with familiar rivals: 2022 runners-up Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon.

The Thai football body expressed regret and pledged to prevent future errors after showing the wrong Vietnamese flag during a regional event.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially protested a serious incident involving the incorrect display of Vietnam’s national flag during the draw ceremony for the 2025 ASEAN U19 and U16 Futsal Championships held in Thailand.

Vietnam’s national futsal team crushed China 7-2 in their second match of the AFC 2026 qualifiers, boosting their chances of reaching the final round.

The roster blends seasoned veterans with young talents, promising fierce competition for places.

Vietnam secures a 2-2 draw in the second leg against Kazakhstan, sealing a 6-3 aggregate victory over the world's seventh-ranked team.

Vietnam’s futsal team delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over world No. 7 Kazakhstan in a friendly match on April 13, marking one of the most remarkable upsets in international futsal this year.

The Vietnam women’s futsal team has been drawn into Group B of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Championship, where they will face defending champions Iran, Hong Kong (China), and the Philippines.