The Asian Football Confederation has decided against postponing or relocating the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, keeping Saudi Arabia as host. 

The Vietnam Football Federation's 2026-2030 congress is expected to see competitive elections, with three candidates nominated for president and several others seeking vice-presidential positions.

Vietnam's U17 national team lost 4-1 to FC Seoul's U18 side in their first friendly during a training camp in South Korea, gaining valuable experience ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup.

A possible postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup could give Vietnam nearly another year to rebuild, but coach Kim Sang Sik faces a more urgent challenge: refreshing his squad and finding ways to turn attacking dominance into goals.

Vietnam can call up more players, but coach Kim Sang Sik's biggest concern is not squad size. It is the lack of reliable alternatives capable of changing the course of a match.

Thailand has surprisingly selected Brunei, ranked 196th in the world, to replace Bahrain at the 2026 King's Cup, leaving Vietnam out of the traditional international friendly tournament.

Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik must do more than find new players to address his team's midfield weaknesses. The bigger challenge is building a tactical system that can balance creativity, control and defensive stability ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Vietnam's U17 football team is preparing for its first FIFA U17 World Cup appearance, with coach Cristiano Roland focusing on fitness, tactics and mental resilience as his players aim to make their mark on the global stage.

With key players sidelined by injuries, Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik may recall experienced internationals and test fresh talent in November friendlies as he prepares his squad for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Vietnam ended the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 with consecutive defeats to Thailand and Malaysia, but players, coach Kim Sang Sik and observers believe the disappointing fourth-place finish exposed problems that can be addressed ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.