FIFA/ASIA
AFC Representatives Visit and Work with Vietnam U23 Ahead of the Opening of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026
On the eve of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, AFC representatives together with the tournament’s Organizing Committee paid an official visit and held a working session with the Vietnam U23 team at the hotel where the team is staying during the competition.
U23 Vietnam off to a smooth start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
On the evening of September 3 at Việt Trì Stadium (Phú Thọ), the U23 Vietnam kicked off their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Bangladesh U23, temporarily moving to the top of Group C.
The Singapore U23 National Team arrive in Phu Tho, ready for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
On the evening of September 1, the Singapore U23 National Team, led by head coach Firdaus Kassim, arrived in Phu Tho, ready to begin their campaign in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
AFC U17 Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Draw finalised
Kuala Lumpur: The 38 teams hoping to see action at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their respective qualifying routes on Thursday.
Coach Kim Sang-sik apologizes to Vietnamese fans after the defeat to Malaysia
Speaking at the post-match press conference following the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers against Malaysia, head coach Kim Sang-sik offered a sincere apology to Vietnamese fans and reaffirmed the team’s determination to move forward and focus on the upcoming matches.
Malaysia vs. Vietnam: The Strength of Naturalized Players
Opting for a defensive approach, the Vietnamese national team struggled to change the course of the match despite their best efforts, as the home side featured as many as nine high-quality naturalized players in their starting lineup.
Vietnam has two spots in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26
Two Vietnamese football clubs will qualify directly for the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26.
AFC U17 Asian Cup: Resilient Uzbekistan persevere to lift title
Taif: Nine-man Uzbekistan overcame the odds to win the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 title after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final on Sunday.
Group B: Vietnam 1-1 UAE
Taif: Hazaa Faisal Madhi’s late equaliser against Vietnam sealed the United Arab Emirates their berth in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Thursday.
Group B: Vietnam 1-1 Japan
Taif: Vietnam showed grit to hold Japan to a 1-1 stalemate in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B match on Monday. Tran Gia Bao scored a last-gasp penalty to secure a point for the Southeast Asian side, cancelling out Minato Yoshida’s first half opener for the East Asians.
AFC Champions League Two R16, 1st Leg: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 0-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)
Nam Dinh: Sanfrecce Hiroshima produced a splendid second half display to cruise 3-0 past Nam Dinh FC of Vietnam in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg tie on Wednesday.
