Men's U15/U16/U17 National team

U15 Vietnam put in a determined performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina U15 in their opening match at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan on 24 October. Despite suffering a 6-3 defeat, the young Vietnamese players demonstrated perseverance and an ability to adapt to the eight-a-side format.

The Vietnam U15 team will depart for Azerbaijan tonight (21 October) to participate in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from 24 to 30 October. The international event provides a valuable opportunity for young players to gain experience, enhance their technical abilities and prepare for future development goals.

On the morning of 19 October, Vietnam U17 arrived in South Korea to begin a 10-day training camp in preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026. This is an important phase for head coach Cristiano Roland and his players to further refine their tactics, gain valuable experience and improve their adaptability ahead of the global tournament.

On the afternoon of 16 October, at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan met with the Vietnam U15 team to offer encouragement and support as they prepared to complete their training programme and depart for Azerbaijan to participate in the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026.

On the afternoon of 15 October, at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan visited and encouraged the Vietnam U17 team as they entered a crucial phase of preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026. Also attending the meeting were VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu and Chairman of the National Teams Department Doan Anh Tuan.

On the morning of October 8, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a specialist training session on “Nutrition in Football and Injury Prevention” for the national men’s U17 team. The session was part of the squad’s preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026.

Vietnam U16 put in a positive performance against Australia U16 in their opening match at the CFA Team China International U16 Tournament 2026. Despite suffering a 2-4 defeat, head coach Hoàng Anh Tuấn’s side showed initiative in their build-up play, created a number of chances and at times put considerable pressure on their opponents.

The Brazilian coach discusses a shift in mentality for Vietnam, and how a historic FIFA U-17 World Cup debut can mark the start of a new era.

Mr. Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, President of the Japan Football Association (JFA), sent a congratulatory letter to Tran Quoc Tuan and the Vietnam U17 national team following their outstanding achievement in securing qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.

On the afternoon of May 18, Vietnam’s U17 national team arrived at Nội Bài International Airport in Hanoi, bringing to a close a memorable campaign at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 and securing a place at the FIFA U17 World Cup.