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SEA Games champions U23 Vietnam push reset ahead of AFC U23 journey

Following SEA Games glory, U23 Vietnam faces bigger challenges at the continental level and must evolve to compete.

Coach Kim Sang Sik announces Vietnam U23 squad for AFC Championship

Vietnam’s SEA Games champions are joined by two returning names as preparations begin for the 2026 continental challenge.

Vietnam climbs FIFA rankings, Malaysia hit with major points deduction

FIFA's latest update gives Vietnam a big boost and signals shifting power in Southeast Asian football.

SEA Games 33 ends with promise for Vietnam’s Asiad hopes

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?

Coach Park sends heartfelt message to U22 Vietnam after SEA Games win

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.

Faker flies private, greets in Vietnamese, ignites local fan frenzy

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

Vietnam gets competitive edge as AFC introduces new Nations League

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

Trinh Thu Vinh named SEA Games 33’s best athlete after golden streak

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

Becamex Ho Chi Minh City crowned champions of international U13 tournament

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.

Vietnamese chess couple makes history again with SEA Games gold

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 wins SEA Games gold in just 32 seconds

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

Thailand dominates SEA Games 33 as Vietnam finishes third overall

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 closes in Bangkok with a festive farewell, next stop: Malaysia

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.

33rd SEA Games: Vietnam secures 87th gold medal

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.

“Golden rain” day closes Vietnam’s resilient journey at SEA Games 33

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.

Vietnam’s sports sector reflects on SEA Games 33 highs and lows

Vietnamese sports leaders say SEA Games 33 was a test of both skill and character - and revealed what must improve ahead of Asiad.

Future stars compete at U13 international football tournament in HCM City

Twelve outstanding U13 football teams from Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore are taking part in a thrilling international youth tournament held from December 18 to 21 in Binh Duong ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Three sisters make history with SEA Games gold hat-trick

In an extraordinary family feat, three sisters from Hue won SEA Games gold medals together, etching a fairytale into Vietnamese sports history.

Kim Sang Sik’s golden year: A historic treble for Vietnamese football

The string of victories and titles under coach Kim Sang Sik has ushered in a new era of dominance for Vietnamese football in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam eyes over 10 more golds to overtake Indonesia in SEA Games 33

December 18 marked a historic day for Vietnam at SEA Games 33, with a spectacular run of gold medals in wrestling, women's futsal, men's sepak takraw, dragon boat racing, triathlon - and a climactic victory in the men’s football final.