Why South Korean football coaches succeed where Japanese fail in Vietnam
In-Depth 21:09 08/09/2026South Korean coaches Park Hang-seo and Kim Sang-sik have delivered trophies and breakthroughs for Vietnam in recent years, while their Japanese counterparts have repeatedly struggled. So what lies behind the contrast?
President Infantino will seek re-election in March 2027, FIFA says
World 14:51 07/09/2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino remains committed to standing for re-election amid renewed opposition to his candidacy after a botched plan to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, a spokesperson for the global soccer body said on Sunday.
Where does Vietnam’s V-League stand on global football maps?
Vietnam News 16:00 03/09/2026The 2026-27 V-League season will kick off this weekend with the Vietnamese top flight seeking to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia and Asia despite lagging behind regional rivals in transfer market value and continental rankings.
V-League 2026-27 set for influx of foreign players making their Vietnam debuts
Vietnam News 14:29 03/09/2026The 2026-27 V-League season is set to feature a record number of foreign players making their first appearance in Vietnamese football, with around 70 percent of foreign players new to the league and 12 of the 14 clubs recruiting newcomers as teams are allowed to field up to four foreign players simultaneously.
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Vietnam could get major boost from 3 new overseas-based players
Vietnam News 14:30 31/08/2026Vietnam could become even more formidable at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 if head coach Kim Sang Sik adds three newly eligible overseas Vietnamese players to the squad that lifted the ASEAN Cup trophy earlier this month.
Premier League trophy returns to Vietnam after nearly a decade
Vietnam News 12:29 31/08/2026The iconic Premier League trophy returned to Vietnam on Sunday, drawing hundreds of football fans to Hanoi’s Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street to see and take photos with the iconic 34-year-old silverware as part of the league’s global Trophy Tour.
Vietnam ethnic minority women’s football tournament stuns international media
Vietnam News 15:40 30/08/2026Tens of thousands of spectators packed Nghia Lo Stadium in northern Lao Cai Province to witness Vietnam’s first national football tournament dedicated to ethnic minority women, where amateur players in redesigned traditional attire captivated fans and drew attention from international media from August 23 to 29.
After ASEAN Cup glory, can Vietnam rule again at FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026?
Vietnam News 14:54 29/08/2026Fresh from winning the ASEAN Cup 2026, Vietnam are turning their attention to the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, where stronger opposition and limited preparation time are expected to pose a tougher test.
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.
Vietnam gets 2 more naturalized football players
Vietnam News 11:25 28/08/2026Vietnam’s national football team has gained two more potential options after Nigerian striker Olaha Manh Duc and Vietnamese-origin striker Williams Minh Hoang obtained Vietnamese citizenship ahead of the 2026-27 season.
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino
World 08:56 28/08/2026UEFA has asked a U.S. federal court for permission to obtain testimony and documents from FIFA entities in Florida for use in a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, according to a court filing.
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.
