How Vietnam's naturalized heroes found their hearts in golden glory
In-Depth 08:17 30/08/2026Following Vietnam's ASEAN Cup defense against Thailand this month, debates resurfaced over the team's naturalized talent. Yet for the whole tournament, there were no ‘foreigners’ -- only eleven men fighting under the red flag as true Vietnamese sons, whose journey home was paved by quiet sacrifice and deep personal devotion.
Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2026 title built on more than naturalized talent
Vietnam News 20:40 28/08/2026Vietnam fielded three Brazil-born naturalized attackers at the ASEAN Cup 2026, but the defending champions’ success was also built on standout performances from their homegrown core.
FIFA chief Infantino tours 60,000-seat stadium project as he wraps up Vietnam visit
Vietnam News 17:36 27/08/2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom left Vietnam on Thursday after completing a working visit that included a tour of the PVF football training complex and the construction site of a 60,000-seat stadium in Hung Yen Province, a neighbor of Hanoi.
Vietnam football team receive nearly $1.2mn in bonuses after ASEAN Cup triumph
Vietnam News 14:14 27/08/2026Vietnam’s national football team have received nearly VND30 billion (US$1.2 million) in prize money and bonuses after successfully defending their ASEAN Cup title.
Head coach Kim Sang Sik makes history as Vietnam retain ASEAN Cup title
Vietnam News 09:51 27/08/2026Vietnam head coach Kim Sang Sik has further etched his name into the country’s football history after guiding the national team to a second consecutive ASEAN Cup championship.
Madam Pang expected at My Dinh Stadium for Vietnam-Thailand ASEAN Cup final
Vietnam News 11:29 26/08/2026Thai billionaire Nualphan Lamsam, better known as Madam Pang and president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), is expected to attend the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on Wednesday night.
Vietnam face Thailand with ASEAN Cup history within reach
Vietnam News 10:24 26/08/2026Vietnam will face Thailand in the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, with history within reach for head coach Kim Sang-sik and his players.
Vietnam’s football team seek to end 20-year winless run against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium
Vietnam News 10:23 26/08/2026Vietnam’s national football team looks to end a 20-year winless streak against Thailand at My Dinh National Stadium when the two Southeast Asian rivals meet in the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final in Hanoi on Wednesday night.
Vietnam stay grounded ahead of ASEAN Cup final decider against Thailand
Vietnam News 21:26 25/08/2026Vietnam held their final training session at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on Tuesday evening, with the team maintaining full focus ahead of the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final against Thailand.
Thailand lose to Vietnam: Time to stop making excuses
Vietnam News 17:27 25/08/2026Before and after losing to Vietnam in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final, which took place at Rajamangala Stadium on Saturday last week, Thailand came up with a string of explanations to justify the defeat.
FIFA president to visit Vietnam, attend ASEAN Cup 2026 final
Vietnam News 16:07 25/08/2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino will attend the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand in Hanoi on Wednesday, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).
Could striker Xuan Son start on bench in Vietnam-Thailand ASEAN Cup final second leg?
Vietnam News 16:01 24/08/2026Will Nguyen Xuan Son be dropped to the bench for the return leg at My Dinh Stadium on Wednesday after a quiet showing against Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final?
