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?

Former head coach Park Hang Seo has sent a heartfelt message to U22 Vietnam following their thrilling 3–2 comeback win over Thailand to claim the gold medal at SEA Games 33.

The T1 legend’s appearance at Vietnam’s biggest eSports event sparked euphoric cheers with just one simple greeting in Vietnamese.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will launch a Nations League in 2026, offering Vietnam and other Asian teams more structured competition.

Rising above expectations, Vietnamese sharpshooter Trinh Thu Vinh dazzled with four gold medals and three record-breaking performances.

Becamex Ho Chi Minh City’s U13 team delivered a convincing victory over Japan’s representative, Kawasaki Frontale Todoroki, to secure the championship of the 2025 Vietnam–Japan International U13 Youth Football Tournament.

Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son and Pham Le Thao Nguyen once again stood atop the SEA Games podium together, repeating a rare and beautiful achievement in Vietnamese sports.

Vietnamese wrestler Can Tat Du shocked Southeast Asia by winning a gold medal in just 32 seconds, making history at the 33rd SEA Games.

The final medal tally of SEA Games 33 clearly illustrates Thailand’s overwhelming dominance as host nation, while also capturing the fierce competition between Vietnam and Indonesia for second place.

SEA Games 33 came to a festive and emotional close on the evening of December 20 with a vibrant closing ceremony held at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium, marking the end of an exciting regional sporting event.

The quartet of Nguyen Huy Hoang, Vo Thi My Tien, Nguyen Kha Nhi and Mai Tran Tuan Anh delivered a determined and well-coordinated performance, crossing the line first in 1:12:18.

The Vietnamese delegation closed the penultimate day of competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a flurry of gold medals across multiple sports, raising its gold total to 86 and officially securing third place overall.