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VFF’s leaders visit and encourage injured U20 women’s national team player
On the afternoon of March 19, Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu visited and encouraged Ha Phuong Nga of the Vietnam U20 women’s national team, who is undergoing treatment for an injury during the training camp in preparation for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
VFF surveys facilities and conditions for grassroots women’s football development in the Mekong Delta region
In implementation of the Women’s Football Development Strategy approved by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) in June 2025, and with the support of the FIFA and UEFA Women’s Football Development Programmes, a VFF delegation conducted working visits to provinces in the Mekong Delta from 28 to 30 January 2026 to assess the current status of women’s football in three localities: Can Tho, Vinh Long and Dong Thap.
The Vietnam Football Federation announces information on the FIFA Football Agent Exam 2026
1. Format The FIFA Football Agent Exam is organized by FIFA in an online format, held once per year. Detailed information about the Football Agent Exam and relevant implementation guidelines are published on FIFA’s official website: https://inside.fifa.com/transfer-system/agents/how-to-become-a-licenced-football-agent 2. Registration guidelines Candidates must access the website https://agents.fifa.com/home to create an account, register for the exam, and […]
Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) extends contract with Technical Director Takeshi Koshida
On February 2, 2026, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially signed a contract extension with Mr Takeshi Koshida in his role as VFF Technical Director. The signing ceremony was attended by VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu, along with representatives from VFF’s relevant departments.
VFF continues to hold the third sports nutrition training session for young female players
On the morning of January 31, within the framework of the JENS Project – Japanese Standard Sports Nutrition jointly organised by Shidax Group and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the young female players continued to take part in the third session of sports nutrition knowledge exchange.
VFF leaders meet with Dentsu Sports Vietnam on the occasion of the beginning of 2026
This afternoon (January 28), Mr Tomonori Ito – the newly appointed General Director of Dentsu Sports Vietnam Co., Ltd. – paid a visit to VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).
Opening ceremony of the first phase of the mid-season training course for referee assessors and referees of the 2025/26 National Professional Football Championships
On the afternoon of January 26, the opening ceremony of the first phase of the mid-season training course for referee assessors and referees of the 2025/26 National Professional Football Championships took place at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). The programme was jointly organised by the VFF and the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF).
Key reforms to youth competitions recommended
Jeddah: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards elevating the standards of its top-level competitions, as outlined in its Vision and Mission, marked a significant milestone today after the AFC Competitions Committee recommended measures aimed at further enhancing the Confederation’s youth competitions at its fifth meeting held in Saudi Arabia.
VFF leadership visits and motivates national U16 futsal player Nguyễn Văn Lực
On the morning of January 22, VFF Deputy General Secretary Nguyễn Minh Châu, representing the leadership of the Vietnam Football Federation, paid a visit to and encouraged goalkeeper Nguyễn Văn Lực of the Vietnam U16 futsal team, who has recently undergone injury surgery at Vinmec Smart City International General Hospital (Hanoi).
VFF’s leaders visit national U19 futsal player Doan Tuan Phong at Vinmec Hospital
On the afternoon of January 14, VFF Deputy General Secretary Nguyen Thanh Ha, together with representatives of the VFF’s functional departments, visited and encouraged goalkeeper Doan Tuan Phong of the Vietnam U19 futsal team. The player has recently undergone surgery for a knee ligament injury at Vinmec Smart City International General Hospital in Hanoi.
The Vietnam National U22 Team honored by the Hanoi People’s Committee following success at the 33rd SEA Games
On the afternoon of January 7, the Hanoi People’s Committee held a ceremony to honor and reward coaches and athletes who achieved outstanding results at the 33rd SEA Games. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Hoang Dao Cuong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet, Director General of the Vietnam Sports Administration; and leaders of Hanoi City. Representing the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu attended the event.
