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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.

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.

11th Executive Committee Meeting of the 9th Term of the Vietnam Football Federation: Reaching Consensus on Key Contents in Preparation for the 2025 Annual Congress

On December 25, the 11th Executive Committee Meeting of the 9th term (2022–2026) of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) was held at the VFF headquarters. The meeting reviewed the results of activities in 2025 and outlined the key tasks for 2026, while also discussing and reaching consensus on a number of important matters in preparation for the 2025 VFF Annual Congress, scheduled to take place on December 26, 2025.

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 […]