Coach Mai Duc Chung has confirmed a 26-player squad as Vietnam prepare for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.

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.

The Vietnam U20 women’s national team has gathered at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre (VYF) in Hanoi to gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnam’s top cueist Duong Quoc Hoang has emerged as one of the country’s most successful earners in professional billiards, collecting billions of VND in prize money from domestic and international tournaments.

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.

Coach Kim Sang Sik is expected to prioritize young players as Vietnam builds toward long-term goals, including the 2030 World Cup dream.

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

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.

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

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.

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.