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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.

Coach Mai Đức Chung to continue leading the Vietnam women’s national team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals

The decision was made based on a high level of consensus between the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Coach Mai Đức Chung, stemming from the practical need for stability, continuity and succession in the coaching work—especially as the Vietnam women’s national team prepare to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, scheduled to take place in early March 2026 (with the results of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup serving as the Asian qualification criteria for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup).

FIFA President Sends New Year Greetings to Vietnamese Football and the President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)

Ahead of the New Year 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a congratulatory letter to Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). In the letter, President Gianni Infantino expressed his sincere appreciation for the valuable support and cooperation of the VFF throughout 2025, a year marked by groundbreaking events, including the FIFA Club World Cup.

AFC to introduce Nations League to enhance development opportunities

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening National Team football across the Continent with plans to introduce an AFC Nations League in the coming period, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance development opportunities for its Member Associations (MAs) and establish a more structured and sustainable international match framework.

The 9th Vietnam Former Footballers Festival 2025 in Dong Nai

On the afternoon of December 20, at Binh Phuoc Stadium (Binh Phuoc Ward, Dong Nai Province), the 9th Vietnam Former Footballers Festival 2025 took place in a vibrant and warm atmosphere. This meaningful annual event was jointly organised by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Vietnam Former Footballers Association, with the support of the host unit, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Football Joint Stock Company.

VFF continues to organise the second phase of sports nutrition training for young female players

The session was conducted by Japanese sports nutrition expert Tsuyuzaki Noriko and Master of Sports Nutrition Trâm Anh. The training content was developed by Shidax and closely tailored to the living environment, dietary conditions, and actual physical needs of Vietnamese players. In this second exchange, the organisational approach was further adjusted to enhance interaction. Players […]

VFF’s President Trần Quốc Tuấn met with leaders of the Football Federation of the DPR Korea and Uzbekistan, aiming towards future cooperation

During the ongoing meetings of the FIFA functional committees in Doha, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Trần Quốc Tuấn — member of the FIFA National Teams Competition Committee for the 2025-2029 term, and Standing Member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), along with VFF General Secretary Nguyễn Văn Phú — member of the AFC and FIFA Medical Committee, had discussions with leaders of the Football Federation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Uzbekistan Football Federation, aiming to lay the foundation for future cooperation directions.

The FIFA President congratulated the Vietnamese football teams for reaching the final of the 33rd SEA Games

During the ongoing meeting of the FIFA functional committees in Doha, the President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Trần Quốc Tuấn, had a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafsström.

Heads of Government from FIFA World Cup 2026™ host countries to convene in Washington DC for the Final Draw

The heads of government from the three FIFA World Cup 2026™ host countries — Canada, Mexico and the United States — will come together in Washington DC for the Final Draw, set to take place on 5 December at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, President […]

The leadership of the VFF visited some players who are undergoing injury treatment

During December 3rd and 4th, the leadership representatives of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) personally visited two players, Nguyễn Văn Trường and Nguyễn Thị Vạn, who are undergoing injury treatment.

A representative from FIFA visited and conducted a working session with the leadership of the VFF

In the afternoon of December 2nd, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Mr. Trần Quốc Tuấn had a meeting with representatives of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as part of the working trip of the delegation to Vietnam.