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Coach Okiyama leads Vietnam U20 women into 2026 AFC qualifiers

Vietnam’s U20 women’s team kicks off preparations under Japanese coach Masahiko Okiyama.

Vietnam women thrash Maldives 7-0 in Asian Cup qualifier opener

Vietnam kicks off Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with dominant 7-0 win over Maldives.

Tears of joy as Polking leads CAHN FC to National Cup glory

Winning his first title with CAHN, coach Polking shares heartfelt reflections on a memorable debut season.

Manchester Reds beat Vietnam All-Stars in friendly

Footballing legend Michael Owen scored twice as the Manchester Reds took a 4-2 win over Vietnam All-Stars in a friendly match in the Vietnam-UK Football Festival on June 27.

Vietnam needs stronger league to revive World Cup dream

Nam Dinh won their second consecutive V-League title, while Binh Dinh was relegated in a season overshadowed by poor quality and persistent structural issues.

Big spending, big risk: Can new V-League clubs survive long-term?

The V-League journey demands more than money - it requires strategy and endurance.

V-League 2024/25 ends with little breakthrough

Nam Dinh defends its title while Binh Dinh faces relegation in a season lacking standout progress.

V-League champions again: Nam Dinh lifts trophy after final-day win

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh sealed their V-League championship in style with a 1-0 victory over Ha Tinh at Thien Truong Stadium, marking an emotional day for the players and fans.

Vietnam U23 and Kim Sang Sik’s calculated risk

With the newly announced squad by coach Kim Sang Sik, it would be a failure if Vietnam’s U23 team does not successfully defend its title at the 2025 AFF U23 Championship.

Vietnam take silver in AFF U19 Final

Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.

Vietnam football to prioritize youth over naturalized players

Vietnam’s football federation doubles down on grassroots strategies while acknowledging pressure to adopt new approaches.

Vietnam’s U19 women cruise past Indonesia to set up final with Thailand

Vietnam’s U19 women’s team displayed their dominance with a commanding 4-0 victory over Indonesia to book their place in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship.

Time for Coach Kim Sang Sik to spark a revolution in Vietnam’s lineup

After more than a year of settling in and achieving modest results with the Vietnam national team, now is the time for head coach Kim Sang Sik to implement crucial changes - before it’s too late.

Vietnam hold firm at sixth in Asia in latest FIFA Women’s Rankings

Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Vietnam’s national team: Naturalization isn't a long-term solution

After a crushing loss to Malaysia, many call for more naturalized players - but real change must come from youth development.

Thailand and Indonesia analyze Vietnam’s crushing defeat to Malaysia

Thailand and Indonesia's media outlets have offered sharp assessments of Vietnam’s 0-4 loss to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, highlighting tactical breakdowns and the decisive role of Malaysia’s naturalized players.

Asian Cup qualifiers shake up as Southeast Asia defies expectations

The second matchday of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers brought drama and surprises, especially for Southeast Asian teams.

Vietnam's shocking 0-4 loss to Malaysia makes headlines in Korea

Vietnam's 0-4 loss to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers left Korean media shocked and concerned about coach Kim Sang Sik's leadership.

Vietnam crushed 4-0 by Malaysia’s dominant naturalized squad

Malaysia dominate with naturalized squad, Vietnam look to regroup for 2026 return leg.

Malaysia coach defends naturalized players ahead of Vietnam showdown

Malaysia’s head coach Peter Cklamovski has strongly defended his naturalized players amid public criticism, affirming their passion and commitment to helping the team defeat Vietnam at Bukit Jalil Stadium on June 10.