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Stronger, taller, deeper: Vietnam ready for ASEAN Cup challenge

Vietnam head into ASEAN Cup 2026 with unprecedented squad depth, new naturalized players and a clear mission from coach Kim Sang Sik: defend the title without repeating past mistakes.

Vietnam U18 women open Southeast Asian campaign with dominant victory

Vietnam's U18 women's volleyball team made a commanding start to their Southeast Asian Championship campaign, sweeping aside Kyrgyzstan in straight sets.

Vietnam wins two golds in breakthrough Asian relay campaign

Vietnam’s relay teams delivered a standout performance in South Korea, winning two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Relay Championships and boosting confidence ahead of the Asian Games.

Vietnam women’s football scouts future stars in FIFA talent drive

Vietnam’s women’s football program has begun a major nationwide campaign to discover the next Huynh Nhu, Bich Thuy and Thanh Nha, with a large-scale talent selection process now underway in Hanoi.

Malaysia coach quits months after defeat to Vietnam

Malaysia head coach Peter Cklamovski has stepped down from his position less than three months after his team's defeat to Vietnam ended hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Are three naturalized players too many for Vietnam's national team?

For the first time in its history, Vietnam's national football team could field three foreign-born naturalized players simultaneously as it prepares to defend its ASEAN Cup title in 2026.

Naturalized stars shake up Vietnam squad ahead of ASEAN Cup title defense

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik has injected fresh energy into his latest squad, with three newcomers set to challenge established stars ahead of the team's ASEAN Cup 2026 title defense.

Quang Hai crowned best player of V-League 2025-26

Nguyen Quang Hai of CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC was named Player of the Season at the V-League Awards 2026, held in Hanoi on June 15 to honor the standout performers and teams of Vietnam's domestic football campaign.

Kim Sang Sik calls up three naturalised players for Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup defence

Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik on June 15 announced a 28-player squad for the national team’s second training camp of 2026, as preparations begin for a series of international friendlies and the ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign.

Australia to face Thailand in ASEAN U19 Championship final

Thailand and Australia booked their places in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship final after convincing semi-final victories on Thursday.

Vietnam U19: No need to turn one defeat into a tragedy

Vietnam U19 bowed out in the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship in heartbreaking fashion. Yet the disappointment should not be viewed as a disaster or the end of a generation’s future.

Vietnam women’s volleyball team reaches AVC Cup semifinals after beating Iran

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team secured an early place in the AVC Cup 2026 semifinals after defeating Iran in straight sets on Thursday.

Vietnamese club CAHN face Adelaide United in AFC Elite play-off

CAHN (Hanoi Police FC) will travel to Australia in August for a decisive AFC Champions League Elite play-off against Adelaide United, with a place in Asia’s premier club competition at stake.

Vietnam wins sixth gold at Southeast Asian shooting championships

Vietnam secured its sixth gold medal at the 2026 Southeast Asian Shooting Championships on June 9 after Le Thi Mong Tuyen and Nguyen Thanh Nam triumphed in the 10m mixed team air rifle event.

Vietnam lock in ASEAN Cup 2026 rivals as title defense begins

Defending champions Vietnam now know all four of their group-stage rivals for ASEAN Cup 2026 following Timor-Leste's qualification.

Southeast Asian football delivers a string of FIFA Days upsets

Southeast Asian football enjoyed a series of encouraging results during the June 2026 FIFA Days window, with Indonesia's victory over Mozambique standing out as the biggest headline.

Cambodia snatch semifinal berth from Vietnam in dramatic U19 showdown

Cambodia staged a stunning comeback from two goals down against Australia to claim the final semifinal spot at the ASEAN U19 Championship.

Ly Hoang Nam tops Asian pickleball rankings

Ly Hoang Nam has become the highest-ranked pickleball player in Asia, according to the latest Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), marking a landmark achievement for both the former tennis star and Vietnamese pickleball.

Vietnam survive Indonesia scare to stay unbeaten at AVC Nations Cup

Vietnam's women's volleyball team survived a tough test from Indonesia to claim a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the AVC Nations Cup 2026.

U19 Thailand defeat Malaysia to open semi-final door for Vietnam

Thailand produced a remarkable comeback against Malaysia, a result that significantly improved Vietnam's chances of reaching the ASEAN U19 Championship semi-finals.