Men's National team
VFF’s President visits and encourages player Nguyễn Xuân Son at Vinmec International Hospital
This morning (January 7), President of the Vietnam Football Federation, Trần Quốc Tuấn, visited and encouraged player Nguyễn Xuân Son at Vinmec Hospital. Son had just undergone surgery to treat an injury sustained during the return leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final. Accompanying President Trần Quốc Tuấn were Vice President Nguyễn Trung Kiên and General Secretary Nguyễn Văn Phú.
The Vietnam team announced the official list of 26 players participating in the 2023 Asian Cup
On the evening of January 11, head coach Philippe Troussier made the final decision on the official list of 26 players for the Vietnam team to attend the 2023 Asian Cup.
The Vietnam team received a thoughtful and warm welcome in Doha, Qatar
After a nearly 8-hour direct flight starting from Hanoi, the Vietnam team arrived in Qatar’s capital Doha at 1:40 p.m (local time). Here, coach Philippe Troussier and his team were received very thoughtfully and warmly by the host country’s organizers.
Vietnam national team travels to Qatar to prepare for the 2023 Asian Cup
At 6:00 a.m. this morning (January 5), members of the Vietnam team moved from the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) to travel to Doha (Qatar).
VFF’s President Tran Quoc Tuan meets and encourages the Vietnam team to participate in the AFC Asian Cup 2023
On the afternoon of January 3, VFF’s President Tran Quoc Tuan had a meeting and encouraged the Vietnam team before the entire team left for Qatar to train and complete the final preparations for the 2023 Asian Cup. Also attending were Vice President of Vietnam Football Federation Nguyen Trung Kien and General Secretary of Vietnam Football Federation Duong Nghiep Khoi.
The Vietnam team prepares for the 2023 Asian Cup with 34 players
As part of the preparation plan for the 2023 Asian Cup, head coach Philippe Troussier selected 34 players to be on the Vietnam team’s December 2023 list.
Vietnam team came back Vietnam, prepare for the match against strong opponent Iraq
On the night of November 17, the Vietnam team took a direct flight from Manila (Philippines) to return home, preparing for the match with the Iraq team at My Dinh National Stadium in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
VFF President meets to encourage the Vietnamese team to participate in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
On the morning of November 10, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation, President of the Vietnam Football Federation Tran Quoc Tuan had a meeting and encouraged Vietnamese team members before entering the 2026 World Cup Second Qualifying Round campaign. Also attending was Secretary General Duong Nghiep Khoi – Head of the Vietnamese team participating in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.
The Vietnam team increased 1 place on the FIFA rankings in October 2023
On the newly announced FIFA rankings, the Vietnamese team has increased 1 place compared to last month, ranking 94th in the world, 15th in Asia and continues to maintain the number 1 position in Southeast Asia.
The Vietnam team ended the series of friendly matches in October, actively looking towards the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The match against the Korean team at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the evening of October 17 also ended a series of 3 friendly matches during FIFA Days in October of the Vietnam team. All three opponents on this occasion are considered much stronger than the Vietnam team, so every match for coach Philippe Troussier’s players is extremely valuable, especially the match with the currently ranked 26th in the world – Korea.
The Vietnam team lost 0-2 to host China in a friendly match in Dalian
On the evening of October 10, the Vietnam team had an international friendly match on FIFA Days with the China team at Dalian Sports Center stadium. This is also the first match of coach Philippe Troussier and his team in the final preparation phase before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifier.
