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Vietnam U19 confident of beating Myanmar and securing semifinal spot

After defeating Timor-Leste 3-0, Vietnam U19 now faces Myanmar in a match that could all but secure a place in the ASEAN U19 Championship semifinals.

Vietnam U19 beats Timor-Leste but performance leaves questions unanswered

Vietnam U19 opened its ASEAN U19 Championship campaign with a 3-0 win over Timor-Leste, but the performance exposed areas that still require significant improvement.

Hat-trick hero Cong Hau powers VN to winning start at ASEAN U19 Championship

Hoang Cong Hau scored all three goals as Vietnam's U19 team defeated Timor-Leste U19 3-0 to make a perfect start to the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship on June 1.

Vietnam national team: Kim Sang Sik’s most valuable return isn’t a new recruit

Vietnam’s squad depth continues to grow, yet Kim Sang Sik may find his biggest solution in a familiar face returning at exactly the right time.

Vietnam women begin AVC Nations Cup campaign against Lebanon

The AVC Nations Cup 2026 will test Vietnam's title credentials under a tougher format, with every group-stage match carrying significant weight.

Vietnam steps into global dancesport spotlight

Vietnam is set to dance its way onto the international stage this year as it hosts a series of major events under the Vietnam DanceSport Festival 2026, expected to bring thousands of contestants to the country.

Vietnam to host first-ever UTMB World Series race in Da Lat

Vietnam will host a race of the prestigious UTMB World Series for the first time, opening opportunities to put the country’s mountain trails on the global trail running map.

Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi finalizes Vietnam U19 squad for ASEAN tournament

Vietnam U19 head coach Yutaka Ikeuchi has reduced his squad ahead of the team’s departure for Indonesia to compete at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Asian Pickleball Open with $55,000 prize pool

Vietnam’s fast-growing pickleball scene is set for another milestone as Ho Chi Minh City prepares to stage the Asian Open Pickleball Championship 2026.

Could Park Hang Seo bring Vietnamese players to Thai League?

The Korean coach’s arrival at Kanchanaburi FC is already fueling speculation about Vietnamese stars joining him in Thai League 2.

Vietnam U19 ready for Southeast Asian Championship challenge

Vietnam U19 head coach Yutaka Ikeuchi believes hosts Indonesia will be his team’s toughest opponent at the 2026 Southeast Asian U19 Championship.

Vietnamese-American star Learner Tien shines at Roland Garros 2026

Vietnamese-American tennis prospect Learner Tien made an eye-catching start to his Roland Garros 2026 campaign after defeating Cristian Garin in four sets to book a place in the second round of the men’s singles draw.

Vietnam U17 need top-level friendlies before World Cup challenge

Vietnam U17 are searching for high-quality training camps and friendlies ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup, but finding suitable opponents remains a major challenge.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team targets top 4 at Asiad 2026

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team has officially regrouped in Hanoi for its first training camp of 2026, beginning a packed international season with a major target: reaching the semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Belgian cueist wins Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 2026

Belgian cueist Frédéric Caudron defeated his Vietnamese opponent Chiem Hong Thai 50–25 in 22 innings in the final of the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City World Cup Three-Cushion on May 24, securing his third World Cup title in Vietnam.

Vietnam plan major South Korea training camp before ASEAN Cup

Vietnam’s national football team will travel to South Korea in early July for a training camp ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026 as coach Kim Sang Sik begins preparations for the team’s regional title defense.

Former Vietnam coach Park Hang Seo joins Thai League side

Former Vietnam national team head coach Park Hang Seo has signed a contract to manage Kanchanaburi FC in Thailand’s Thai League 2.

Vietnam expected to keep core players for ASEAN Cup defense

Head coach Kim Sang Sik is expected to prioritize stability over sweeping changes, with Vietnam’s upcoming national team squad for the 2026 ASEAN Cup likely to feature only limited new faces.

Strongest Vietnam squad in years raises expectations for Kim Sang Sik

Coach Kim Sang Sik now has one of the strongest Vietnam national team squads in recent years at his disposal - a major advantage, but also a growing source of pressure as difficult selection decisions await ahead of ASEAN Cup 2026.

U17 Vietnam target decisive win to stay alive at World Cup 2026

U17 Vietnam still have a realistic chance of advancing at the FIFA U17 World Cup 2026, but only if they can overcome their direct rivals in the group stage.