Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team have been handed a relatively favorable draw for the AVC Cup 2026, avoiding a group-stage clash with Korea as they begin their title defense.

The appointment of Hoang Van Phuc as head coach of the Vietnam women’s national team signals the start of a new chapter - one filled with challenges, but also growing expectations for a necessary rebuilding phase.

Vietnam national football team may be riding a remarkable unbeaten run, but beneath the surface, coach Kim Sang Sik still faces a pressing question: where to reinforce if the team is to keep rising.

With the draw postponed, Vietnam still brace for a challenging Asian Cup campaign, where internal strength may matter more than the group they land in.

This summer, football fans can enjoy the largest football event on the planet as Vietnam Television (VTV) officially announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals.

Encouraging developments in the V-League are gradually easing the concerns of coach Kim Sang Sik as Vietnam’s national team prepares for a demanding stretch ahead.

Cristiano Roland has affirmed that U17 Vietnam are entering the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship with serious preparation and a clear ambition to go as far as possible.

Velizar Popov, head coach of The Cong Viettel, has been handed a four-match suspension and fined VND20 million (US$820) by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) following a heated confrontation with match officials.

Despite strong backing from Kim Sang Sik, earning a place in the Vietnam national football team squad for the ASEAN Cup 2026 remains a formidable challenge for players from Vietnam U23 national football team.

Vietnamese volleyball star Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has officially concluded her campaign in Japan after a successful 2025-26 season with Gunma Green Wings, returning home to continue her career with her parent club.

The former Vietnamese swimming star made a remarkable return, dominating multiple events at an international open-water competition.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s ambition to compete for a medal at the Asiad highlights both opportunity and a lingering strategic dilemma.

Vietnam’s futsal team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Indonesia in the semi-finals of the 2026 Southeast Asian futsal championship, missing out on a place in the final despite a determined performance.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has named a 26-player squad for the AFF U17 Championship 2026, set to take place in Indonesia, with the clear objective of competing for the title.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik is considering a shift in personnel strategy for U23 Vietnam ahead of the Asiad tournament scheduled for September in Japan.

Vietnamese powerlifter Le Van Cong secured a silver medal in the men’s under-49kg category at the 2026 Asia–Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships, which is underway in Bangkok, Thailand from April 7 to 12.

Vietnam’s unbeaten streak under Kim Sang-sik impresses, but deeper challenges remain if the team wants to compete at a higher level.

Dang Thanh Duoc secured the first polka-dot jersey after conquering Ngang Pass in stage 7 of the HTV Cup.

Vietnam’s U20 women’s team has secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, marking the second time they have reached this stage.

A dramatic 2-4 defeat to Thailand sees Vietnam lose top spot and face a formidable Indonesia in the semi-finals.