The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has rated Vietnam's U23 national team as one of the title contenders for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Finishing third overall with 278 medals (87 gold, 81 silver and 110 bronze), Vietnam has many reasons to be proud, as a new generation of athletes has truly come of age and is ready to shoulder national aspirations.

Although 2025 has been a year of remarkable achievements, experts are still waiting for coach Kim Sang Sik to leave a real tactical mark with Vietnam’s U23 team at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Nguyen Hoang Duc surpassed Nguyen Dinh Bac in the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball voting, capturing the nation’s most prestigious individual football award for the third time.

U23 Vietnam have departed for Qatar to begin their training camp in preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, with a clear goal of advancing deep into the tournament.

With a string of championships and gold medals across all levels, Vietnamese football marked one of its most successful years in history.

After initially planning to step down following the 33rd SEA Games, coach Mai Duc Chung has decided to stay on and lead the Vietnam women’s national football team through the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Thi Lai, an 18-year-old girl with a humble name but extraordinary spirit, has made a remarkable mark in 2025 by winning three Vovinam gold medals - including a world championship title.

Nguyen Dinh Bac has made it to the final shortlist for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball alongside Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Quang Hai - but can the 22-year-old outshine his senior teammates?

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially dismissed rumors claiming Malaysia was handed 0-3 losses to Vietnam and Nepal and banned from competition until 2031.

FIFA president expresses appreciation for Vietnam’s commitment and cooperation in global football.

Founded and sponsored by Phuong Trang – FUTA Group, the International Xiangqi Masters Tournament - 7th Phuong Trang Cup has established itself as a prestigious xiangqi competition with high professional standards and an increasingly expanding scale.

Vietnam will field 22 FIFA-accredited referees and assistant referees in 2026, comprising five male referees, seven male assistants, three female referees, three female assistants and four futsal referees covering both genders.

Coach Mai Duc Chung has officially announced his departure from the Vietnam women’s national football team as his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) expires on December 31.

On the morning of December 23, the organizing committee of the Vietnam Golden Ball 2025 awards, hosted by Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper, officially announced the top five finalists in each category.

The official FIFA World Cup page highlighted Vietnam’s emotional comeback at SEA Games 33 with a powerful tribute.

Following SEA Games glory, U23 Vietnam faces bigger challenges at the continental level and must evolve to compete.

Vietnam’s SEA Games champions are joined by two returning names as preparations begin for the 2026 continental challenge.

FIFA's latest update gives Vietnam a big boost and signals shifting power in Southeast Asian football.

After every SEA Games, the public and experts alike ask the same question: Can Vietnamese athletes compete for medals at tougher arenas like the Asian Games or the Olympics?