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FIFA Talent Identification Workshop: Making the Talent Selection Process More Specific
During the second day of the FIFA Talent Identification Workshop, FIFA expert Eric Abrams provided an in-depth overview of talent identification and selection methodologies, helping participants gain a clearer and more practical understanding of the process of evaluating young football talents.
Vietnam Football Federation launches school football programme experience activities at Marie Curie School
As part of the cooperation agreement between the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Union of European Football Associations on women’s football development (UEFA/AFC), the VFF has launched experiential and pilot training activities at several schools. The first stop was Marie Curie School, where a physical education session was organised for students.
AFC President sends congratulatory letter to VFF President and Vietnam U17 national team
On May 16, Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa – President of the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA Senior Vice President – sent a congratulatory letter to Vietnam Football Federation President Tran Quoc Tuan following the outstanding achievement of the Vietnam U17 national team at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026.
The VFF’s First Instance Body convened to decide on granting licenses to clubs participating in the 2026/27 National Championship season
On the afternoon of May 8, 2026, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the VFF’s First Instance Body convened to decide on granting licenses to clubs participating in the 2026/27 National Championship season.
Closing ceremony of the FIFA Workshop on Enhancing Women’s Football Management Capacity
After three days of active and productive work, the Workshop on Enhancing Administrative Management Capacity under the Women’s Football Development Program supported by FIFA officially concluded today, May 8, in Thai Nguyen. All participants successfully completed the workshop agenda, which delivered many practical values for the development of women’s football in Vietnam.
Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Project Referee Training Program for Women’s Football Development
On the afternoon of May 7, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation, the opening ceremony of the Referee Training Program under the FIFA Women’s Football Development Project was held with the participation of VFF leaders, the Referees Committee, and referees and assistant referees.
FIFA Management Capacity Development Workshop
From May 6 to 8 in Thai Nguyen, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), in collaboration with FIFA and relevant agencies, organized a FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for Management Officials. Thai Nguyen is also the host province for the 2026 National Women’s Football Cup, scheduled to take place from May 13 to 27.
Opening Ceremony of the 2026 National Futsal Referee Assessor and Referee Training Program
On the afternoon of May 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, the VFF held the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Futsal Referee Assessor and Referee Training Program, which takes place from May 3 to May 7, 2026.
VFF leaders attend the 2026 FIFA Congress
On April 29, 2026, the FIFA Council held a meeting ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, to discuss key issues in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Notably, the council approved an increase in the distribution budget for the 48 participating teams, reaching nearly USD 900 million, creating numerous development opportunities for international football teams.
VFF leaders attended the 36th AFC Congress in 2026, held in Vancouver
Today (April 29th, Vietnam time), in the coastal city of Vancouver (Canada), the 36th AFC Congress of 2026 officially took place, attracting the attention of member federations across the continent. Mr. Trần Quốc Tuấn, FIFA Disciplinary Committee Member and President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), attended the Congress as a Standing Member of the AFC Executive Committee.
VFF and KFA have signed a MoU on cooperation in the new phase
On April 28, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, Vietnam Football Federation President Trần Quốc Tuấn and Korea Football Association President Chung Mong Gyu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the new phase. The event took place on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress, demonstrating their commitment to continue strengthening and expanding the cooperative relationship between the two football associations.
