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

As Vietnam implements its Sports Development Strategy to 2030 with a vision to 2045, the focus is not only on sustaining mass participation but also on improving quality and competitive achievements globally.

Duong Quoc Hoang capped a sensational run by beating Francisco Sanchez Ruiz in the final, becoming the first Asian player to win the event.

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.

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.

Beyond their dedication and the glory they bring home, these “golden couples” have also inspired fans with beautiful, uplifting images of love and companionship.

Two stunning victories in Bangkok - one at senior level, one at U23 - confirmed Vietnam’s rise. The secret lies beyond tactics, in belief and unity.

The year 2025 delivered pride and promise for Vietnam football at national level, yet lingering concerns over domestic leagues left supporters with mixed emotions.

Vietnam’s women’s national team suffered a 1-6 defeat to China in their friendly rematch on February 13, drawing important lessons ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 finals.

As Vietnamese footballers and athletes welcome the Year of the Horse 2026, some enjoy generous rewards while others return home empty-handed, revealing deep contrasts in the country’s sporting landscape.

Vietnam will face a challenging group at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, drawn alongside South Korea, the UAE and Yemen in Group C, as the tournament unfolds in Saudi Arabia this May.

After a long pause, the V-League struggles to regain momentum, leaving Vietnam’s head coach Kim Sang Sik anxious about his players’ form ahead of the decisive clash with Malaysia in March.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that it received a complaint from Vietnam regarding seven controversial naturalized players of the Malaysia national team.

A dominant 4-0 first-leg win over Tampines Rovers leaves Hanoi Police FC (CAHN) firmly in control of their AFC Champions League Two tie.

Vietnam’s U23 team has officially earned a place at the 20th Asian Games (Asiad 20), set to take place in Japan this September, following their performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

A long break for U23 Vietnam’s SEA Games and AFC U23 campaign has shaken the V-League, creating unexpected results that are, in many ways, a welcome change.