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Workshop on Licensing for the 2026 Women’s Football Clubs
To implement the roadmap for the professionalization and sustainable development of Vietnamese women’s football, in accordance with FIFA’s priority directions and AFC’s requirements, on the afternoon of February 24th, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the Workshop on Licensing for Women’s Football Clubs in 2026 took place, organized by the VFF in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
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.
VFF leaders visit and encourage injured Vietnam U23 players
During the training camp in Qatar in preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 finals in Saudi Arabia, two Vietnam U23 players, Bùi Vĩ Hào and Nguyễn Tân, unfortunately sustained injuries and were unable to continue with the team at this tournament.
Closing of the Referees’ Training Course for the 2026 National Women’s and Youth Football Competitions
After four days of intensive training, on the afternoon of January 5, the referees’ training course for the 2026 national women’s and youth football competitions officially concluded at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation.
Opening Ceremony of the Referees’ Training Course for the 2026 National Women’s Football and Youth Football Competitions
On the afternoon of January 2, 2026, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held the opening ceremony of the referees’ training course for officials assigned to officiate at the 2026 national women’s football and youth football competitions. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Nguyen Van Phu, General Secretary of the VFF, and Mr. Dang Thanh Ha, Chairman of the VFF Arbitration Committee.
Viettel appointed Official Media Partner of AFC competitions in Vietnam
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced a new multi-year media rights partnership with Viettel Group, appointing the company as the Official Media Partner for a wide range of the AFC’s national team and club competitions in Vietnam, with the agreement coming into force and effect from January 1, 2026.
AFC President sends New Year greetings to Vietnamese football and the President of the Vietnam Football Federation
On the occasion of welcoming the New Year 2026, AFC President Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa sent a New Year greeting letter to President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Trần Quốc Tuấn, expressing his appreciation and his desire to further strengthen cooperation between the two organizations in the time ahead.
The 2025 Annual Congress of the Vietnam Football Federation, 9th Term (2022–2026)
On the morning of December 26, 2025, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the 2025 Annual Congress of the VFF, 9th term (2022–2026), was held in a formal atmosphere and concluded successfully, marking a highly successful year for Vietnamese football.
FIFA representative praises the development and strategic vision of Vietnamese football
At the 2025 Annual Congress of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), held on the morning of December 26 at the VFF headquarters, Mrs. Gayathry Chandra Mohan, FIFA Director of Member Associations Development, shared positive remarks and highly praised the strong development of Vietnamese football in recent years.
Mr. Winston Lee – AFF Secretary General: The success of Vietnamese football is a shared pride of Southeast Asian football
Attending the 2025 Annual Congress of the Vietnam Football Federation, Mr. Winston Lee, Secretary General of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), shared his views and extended his congratulations to Vietnamese football on a highly successful year of competition.
