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Three goals and two records: Xuan Son’s Thailand mission

Two years after suffering a broken leg at the Bangkok stadium, Nguyen Xuan Son returns for another ASEAN Cup final with Vietnam, carrying a three-goal challenge and two scoring records within reach.

ASEAN military volleyball tournament opens in Hanoi

Six teams from Southeast Asia are competing in the 2026 ASEAN Military Volleyball Open, with hosts Vietnam making a winning start to the tournament.

Thailand coach defends Vietnam in naturalized-player controversy

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson has publicly disagreed with a senior Thai FA official who questioned Vietnam’s use of naturalized players, instead praising Kim Sang Sik’s team ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

Vietnam fall 3-1 to South Korea in Asian volleyball opener

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat to South Korea in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship on the morning of August 22.

Vietnam return to Bangkok chasing another triumph over Thailand

Two years after conquering Thailand at Rajamangala, Vietnam are back in Bangkok, chasing another ASEAN Cup triumph against their fiercest regional rivals.

Vietnam handed timely boost before ASEAN Cup final with Thailand

In-form striker Xuan Son and two Vietnam teammates will start the ASEAN Cup final with clean disciplinary records as the champions prepare for Thailand.

After Malaysia rout, Vietnam turn focus to Thailand and the title

Vietnam have little time to celebrate their emphatic semifinal victory over Malaysia as defending champions now turn to Thailand, with coach Kim Sang Sik targeting another ASEAN Cup crown.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team arrives in China with key hitter ruled out

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team has arrived in Tianjin for the 2026 Asian Championship, but a last-minute health issue has reduced the squad to 13 players ahead of a demanding group-stage campaign.

Xuan Son double sends Vietnam into dream final against Thailand

Coming off the bench with half an hour to play, Nguyen Xuan Son struck twice as Vietnam swept Malaysia aside 4-0 on aggregate, drawing praise from Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai media.

CAHN to face five Japanese clubs in AFC Champions League Elite

Vietnam’s CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) will face five Japanese clubs among eight formidable opponents in the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage.

Malaysia dream of another My Dinh miracle, Vietnam want no repeat

Twelve years ago, Malaysia overturned a first-leg defeat to stun Vietnam at My Dinh. Now they return to Hanoi dreaming of another improbable comeback.

Vietnam urged to show champion mentality in Malaysia rematch

A 2-0 first-leg victory has put Vietnam in command against Malaysia, but the champions still need an assured performance to seal their place in the final.

Vietnam win 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament

Vietnam 1 captured the title at the 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament after edging Thailand 1 in a thrilling final at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Lam Dong province on August 16.

Pickleball World Cup 2026 gets underway in Da Nang

The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 kicked off in Da Nang on August 16 with the official draw, setting the stage for a global showdown featuring more than 5,000 athletes from 81 countries and territories.

Vietnam put one foot in ASEAN Cup final after Malaysia win

Vietnam broke a 16-year away hoodoo against Malaysia with a 2-0 win that leaves Kim Sang Sik’s side within touching distance of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament draws 16 teams

The 2026 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament opened at NovaWorld Phan Thiet in Tien Thanh ward, Lam Dong province, on August 14, bringing together 16 teams from seven countries.

Kim Sang Sik keeps Malaysia guessing ahead of ASEAN Cup showdown

Vietnam bring tactical unpredictability into their ASEAN Cup semifinal with Malaysia, but injuries, home advantage and an unfamiliar pitch could complicate the first leg.

Vietnam ready for Malaysia test as Kim fine-tunes winning formula

Vietnam have departed for Malaysia ahead of the first leg of their ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal, carrying the confidence of defending champions, a near full-strength squad and growing tactical flexibility under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Hanoi Police FC make history with first AFC Champions League Elite berth

CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) have booked a historic place among Asia’s leading clubs after defeating Adelaide United 2-0, a victory coach Mano Polking called a source of pride for Vietnamese football.

Vietnam football mourns former national team coach Phan Thanh Hung

Former Vietnam national team head coach Phan Thanh Hung has died at 66 after a prolonged battle with serious illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across Vietnamese football.