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FIFA Talent Identification Workshop Concludes
On the afternoon of June 8 in Ho Chi Minh City, the FIFA Talent Identification Workshop officially concluded, bringing to an end three days of productive learning and knowledge sharing for more than 40 participants, including coaches and football experts from southern Vietnam.
Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) presents the commemorative medal “For the Cause of Vietnamese Football” to coach Guillaume Graechen
On the day of receiving the commemorative medal “For the Cause of Vietnamese Football” awarded by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), on the morning of 17 May in Ho Chi Minh City, coach Guillaume Graechen—the mentor closely associated with the generation of players such as Công Phượng and Xuân Trường—offered special words of encouragement to Vietnam U17 national football team following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup. He affirmed that this achievement serves as an important motivation for Vietnamese youth football to make further breakthroughs in the future.
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.
