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Southeast Asia launches national team-level esports competition

According to the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA), the system, named the SEA Esports Nations Cup (SNC), represents the first regional esports tournament designed specifically for national teams in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam defeat Malaysia 3-1 in Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-1 at Thien Truong Stadium on March 31 evening to finish their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record of six wins from six matches.

Vietnam eye FIFA top 100 return with Malaysia test

A clash with Malaysia offers Vietnam both redemption and a chance to climb the FIFA rankings, sharpening their position before Asian Cup 2027.

Vietnam national team close to complete, yet one piece still missing

Vietnam’s national team boasts depth and balance, but the absence of a true leader remains a key weakness under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Vietnam U23 and life after the Asian spotlight

After a dazzling U23 Asian campaign, Vietnam’s young stars now face a sterner test - maintaining form, resisting distractions and proving themselves in the V-League.

AFC sanctions Hanoi Police FC over ineligible players

CAHN (Hanoi Police) FC’s 4-0 victory over Tampines Rovers has been overturned into a 0-3 defeat after the AFC ruled the club fielded two suspended players.

Vietnam tops medal table at World Kun Khmer Championships

Vietnam emerged as the strongest team at the sixth World Kun Khmer Championships, finishing top of the medal table when the tournament concluded on February 14 in Cambodia.

Fans celebrate as Vietnam reach AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Vietnamese football fans were left jubilant after the U23 team topped Group A with a perfect record to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Asia takes notice as U23 Vietnam outclasses Jordan in Cup opener

U23 Vietnam defeats Jordan 2-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup opener with a standout tactical performance.

Vietnam’s Thanh Thuy makes history with Gunma Green Wings

With a major contribution from Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Gunma Green Wings have achieved their best result ever in the Japanese V.League.

U23 Vietnam faces tough challenge as it is no longer an unknown

Familiarity may become a disadvantage as U23 Vietnam enters the AFC U23 Championship 2026 with high expectations and little room for surprise.

U23 Vietnam set the tone for a landmark year in national football

U23 Vietnam will usher in what is expected to be an ambitious and high-stakes 2026 for Vietnamese football, with heavy expectations placed on head coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s winning streak could propel Vietnam to new Asian glory

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s remarkable run of success has made him a symbol of luck for Vietnamese football, as U23 Vietnam prepares for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

Referee error costs Vietnam women’s team SEA Games gold medal

A disallowed goal and missed penalty cost Vietnam women’s team SEA Games gold in heartbreaking final.

Vietnam clinches two gold medals at int’l badminton series

Vietnamese athletes won two gold medals in the categories of men’s and women’s singles at the Felet Vietnam International Series 2025 finals in Bac Ninh province on November 2.

Mud, rain, and adrenaline: Offroad warriors battle VOC 2025

Vietnam’s biggest offroad racing event heats up with 140 racers braving fierce weather and the country’s toughest terrain.

Vietnam’s volleyball champions drop out of 2025 world club event

National champions VTV Binh Dien Long An have officially withdrawn from the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship.

Vietnam breaks ground on 60,000-seat PVF stadium with FIFA-standard design

General Secretary To Lam, along with senior leaders of the Party and the State, attended the groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the PVF Stadium, a 60,000-seat venue in Hung Yen province.

Sarut Vongchaisit wins Vietnam Masters 2025 with dominant performance

Thailand’s Sarut Vongchaisit clinched the Vietnam Masters 2025 title with a superb final round, while Nguyen Tuan Anh earned top amateur honors and finished second overall.

Vietnam’s Tran Quoc Tuan takes seat on FIFA’s national teams committee

FIFA has officially appointed Tran Quoc Tuan – Member of the AFC Executive Committee and President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) – as a member of the FIFA Committee for National Team Competitions for the 2025-2029 term.