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Coach Kim Sang Sik rallies the fans for a triumphant 2026

Head coach Kim Sang Sik and his U23 Vietnam players have delivered heartfelt New Year messages to fans across the country as 2026 begins with high expectations.

Nguyen Thi Oanh secures fourth consecutive New Year’s marathon crown

Vietnamese athletes dominated the international half marathon, with Oanh and Hoang Nguyen Thanh topping their events.

FIFA celebrates Vietnam’s golden football year with special New Year tribute

FIFA honors Vietnam’s stellar 2025 with a moving tribute and powerful imagery, spotlighting a football nation on the rise as 2026 begins.

U23 Vietnam eyes Chuangzhou glory again - this time in Saudi Arabia

U23 Vietnam, under coach Kim Sang Sik, has every reason to believe it can recreate the magic of Chuangzhou at the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Coach Kim Sang Sik and the gaps U23 Vietnam must close

Coach Kim Sang Sik has shown a deft touch in rotating his squad. But behind the early success, there’s a gap U23 Vietnam must fill to truly compete at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

Trinh Thu Vinh named Vietnam's top athlete for second straight year

With four SEA Games golds and three broken records, the 25-year-old shooter reasserted her place atop Vietnam’s sporting elite.

Vietnam takes strong stance on fair play in youth football

The Vietnam Football Federation continues to impose sanctions on a number of U19 players for underperforming at the 2025/26 National U19 Championship.

Nearly 7,000 runners to compete in Vietnam's international half marathon

The first morning of 2026 will see Hanoi's streets transformed into a racecourse for thousands of runners, including SEA Games champion Nguyen Thi Oanh.

Vietnamese fans get access to all AFC tournaments through 2029

AFC confirms TV360 as Vietnam’s exclusive broadcaster for major football tournaments, starting with the 2026 U23 Asian Cup.

AFC ranks Vietnam among title contenders for 2026 U23 Asian Cup

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.

National team features youth on path to new heights, following 33rd SEA Games

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.

Kim Sang Sik and the test of truth for Vietnam’s U23 team

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.

Hoang Duc claims his third Vietnam Golden Ball

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.

Vietnam’s U23 squad begin training camp in Qatar, ready to conquer Asia

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.

Vietnamese football enjoys a golden year of victories in 2025

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

Veteran coach Mai Duc Chung extends tenure until 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

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.

Vietnam’s golden girl of Vovinam: 18 and unstoppable

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.

Dinh Bac challenges senior stars in Vietnam Golden Ball 2025 race

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?

AFC denies rumors of Malaysia’s 0-3 loss to Vietnam, ban until 2031

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 sends New Year message to Vietnamese football

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