Vietnam’s national futsal team has ended its campaign at the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship after a narrow 2-3 defeat to hosts Indonesia in the quarterfinals.

As young talents fall to injury, the South Korean coach navigates growing challenges while holding firm on his squad-building vision.

Vietnam’s national futsal team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Thailand in their final Group B match at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, finishing the group stage in second place.

Coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to refresh Vietnam’s national football team, marking the beginning of a new chapter built on the momentum of the recent U23 Asian Cup campaign.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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