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Coach Giustozzi: Vietnam can beat Thailand and reach AFC semifinals

With the pressure off after securing a quarterfinal spot, coach Diego Giustozzi says Vietnam is ready to take down regional powerhouse Thailand.

Five goalkeepers in race for Vietnam's number one jersey

Coach Kim Sang Sik weighs five strong contenders for the starting spot in Vietnam’s crucial Asian Cup qualifier.

Dinh Bac wins Most Impressive Player of AFC U23 Championship 2026

Vietnam’s No.7 striker, Dinh Bac, has been named the Most Impressive Player of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, defeating Chinese goalkeeper Li Hao in a dramatic fan vote.

V-League 2025/26 resumes, eyes on U23 Vietnam's rising stars

The recent success of Vietnam’s U23 team is fueling anticipation as the LPBank V-League 2025/26 returns to action.

Nam Dinh cruises into semifinals with 3-0 victory over Lion City

Xuan Son delivered a match-winning performance with a brace as Nam Dinh cruised past Lion City Sailors 3-0 on January 29, sealing their spot in the semifinals of the 2025/26 ASEAN Club Championship with one group match to spare.

Coach Kim Sang Sik, striker Dinh Bac shine at Victory Cup 2025

Vietnam’s breakout football talents were in the spotlight at the Victory Cup 2025 gala, held on January 29, as U23 Vietnam and their standout figures brought home top honors.

Vietnam beat Lebanon to reach AFC Futsal Championship quarterfinals

The Vietnamese futsal team continued their impressive run at the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship with a composed 2-0 victory over Lebanon, securing a place in the quarterfinals with one game to spare.

Vietnam to host IBF’s Annual Convention for the first time

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially selected Vietnam as the host country for its 41st Annual Convention, scheduled for May 2026.

Vietnam's para sports delegation caps successful 13th ASEAN Para Games campaign

Exceeding its target with 38 gold medals, the Vietnamese para sports delegation concluded a highly successful campaign at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, further cementing its strong presence on the regional stage.

Vietnam’s CAHN crash out of regional C1 Cup after loss to Selangor

The Hanoi-based team suffered an early exit after being outplayed by hosts Selangor in their penultimate group match.

Vietnam beat Uzbekistan in a warm-up ahead of 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

Vietnam’s women’s national football team earned a 1–0 win over Uzbekistan in a friendly match on January 27 as part of their final preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

Vietnam edge past Kuwait in Asian futsal thriller

Vietnam’s national futsal team made a thrilling start to their 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup campaign on January 27, edging past Kuwait 5–4 in a tense Group B opener.

U23 Vietnam and coach Kim Sang Sik stir emotions across South Korea

U23 Vietnam’s win over Korea continues to make waves, with coach Kim Sang Sik earning admiration for his leadership on and off the pitch.

Learner Tien falls to Zverev after intense four-set battle in Australian Open

The highly anticipated quarterfinal between Alexander Zverev and Learner Tien lived up to expectations, delivering four tense and electric sets before the world No.3 advanced with a 3–1 victory.

Kim Sang Sik faces pivotal 'final match' after U23 success

Fresh off a string of historic victories, the Korean coach is in prime position to negotiate an extended future with Vietnamese football.

Vietnam target victory over Kuwait in Asian futsal opener

Head coach Diego Giustozzi says the team is fully focused on winning their first match as Vietnam kick off their AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 campaign against Kuwait.

Coach Kim Sang Sik signals promotion for U23 stars to senior squad

Coach Kim Sang Sik has confirmed that several standout players from Vietnam’s U23 squad will be promoted to the senior national team ahead of their upcoming match against Malaysia on March 31.

Vietnam U23 stars: Who will earn a call-up to the senior team?

Vietnam’s U23 squad left a strong impression at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup. But after the thrilling campaign in Saudi Arabia, the question remains: how many of these players will make it to the national team under coach Kim Sang Sik?

Learner Tien stuns Medvedev, makes historic Grand Slam quarterfinal

At just 20, Learner Tien defeats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the Australian Open 2026, marking a defining moment for American tennis.

13th ASEAN Para Games: Golden final day for Vietnam’s para athletes

Vietnam’s para sports delegation at the 13th ASEAN Para Games capped off a golden final day on January 25, delivering a series of standout performances and claiming 13 gold medals across swimming, athletics and chess.