FIFA/ASIA
Group F: Vietnam 3-2 Philippines
Hanoi: Vietnam came back from a goal down to edge the Philippines 3-2 in Group F of their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ match on Thursday.
Preview – Group D: Vietnam v Kuwait
Doha: Vietnam and Kuwait are set for a no-holds barred clash with both teams determined to kick off their respective AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D campaigns with a win at the Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday.
Group F: Vietnam 0-3 Indonesia
The chance of Vietnam team to qualify the 2026 World Cup 3rd Qualifier 2026 became narrower when lost 0-3 to the Indonesia team in the match at My Dinh home field on the evening of March 26.
Coach Philippe Troussier believes in his players and hopes the fans will come to the field to encourage the team
Speaking at the press conference before the match with Indonesia in the World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers, coach Philippe Troussier of the Vietnam team is ready with plans to aim for victory, thereby taking the right to self-determination in the competition to qualifier. The French coach expressed his confidence in his players and hoped that fans would come to the stadium to encourage the team.
The Indonesia team was warmly welcomed and guaranteed security and safety when arriving in Vietnam
On the afternoon of March 23, the Indonesia team was present in Vietnam to prepare for the match with the Vietnam team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The away team expressed their satisfaction with the reception at the airport, security and safety conditions at the accommodation as well as at the training ground.
Group F: Indonesia 1-0 Vietnam
Vietnam team could not get a point against host Indonesia in tonight’s match…
Coach Philippe Troussier: “The Vietnam team is ready to face the challenge on Indonesia’s field”
Speaking at the press conference before the match with the Indonesia team in the World Cup 2026 Asian 2nd Qualifiers, head coach Philippe Troussier expressed confidence in his players and affirmed the Vietnam team is ready to face the challenge when coming to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
FIFA U-17 World Cup expands to 48 teams
Qatar will host the next five editions from 2025, with Morocco the venue for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the same period.
Lopez hails Qatar’s history makers
Head coach Marquez Lopez lauded his Qatar players for their composure and focus in their 3-1 victory over Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final on Saturday.
Iraq 3 – 2 Vietnam: Cruel extra time
Vietnam team unfortunately lost 2-3 to Iraq in extra time, even though at the end of the first half we took the lead. This is the 4th time in history that the Vietnam team lost to this opponent in the last minute of the match. However, coach Troussier and his team had a commendable match.
Group D: Vietnam 0-1 Indonesia
The pressure from the naturalized players on the Indonesia side caused the Vietnam team to face many difficulties. Despite their best efforts, coach Philippe Troiussier’s team could not overcome Indonesia in the decisive match to their chance to continue in Group D.
