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On the morning of 19 June, at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held the opening ceremony for Phase 2 of the women’s football talent identification and recruitment programme for players born in 2013 and 2014. The programme is being implemented within the framework of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (FIFA TDS).

On June 15, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), VFF President Trần Quốc Tuấn sent a congratulatory letter to Bắc Ninh FC, announcing that the club has officially secured a place in the V.League – the National Professional Football Championship – for the 2026/27 season.

On June 15, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), VFF President Trần Quốc Tuấn sent a congratulatory letter to Huế Football Delegation, commending their outstanding achievement in finishing as joint top, thereby officially securing promotion to compete in the National First Division for the 2026/27 season.

On June 15, on behalf of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Executive Committee, VFF President Trần Quốc Tuấn sent a congratulatory letter to Hà Nội Football Club, commending the U21 Hà Nội team for their outstanding achievement in finishing as joint top, thereby officially securing promotion to compete in the National First Division for the 2026/27 season.

On June 14 (Vietnam time), Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) President Tran Quoc Tuan, accompanied by VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu, attended the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026 in Miami, held on the sidelines of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan held discussions on the development of football in Vietnam.

On June 14 (Vietnam time), Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) President Tran Quoc Tuan, accompanied by VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu, attended the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026 in Miami, held on the sidelines of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As part of its youth women’s football development programme, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), in collaboration with FIFA, is organizing a nationwide talent identification initiative across three regions of the country. The programme aims to discover and nurture promising young female players for the future of Vietnamese women’s football.

From 10 to 17 June 2026, a delegation of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), comprising Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan – FIFA Competitions Committee Member and VFF President, and Mr. Nguyen Van Phu – FIFA Medical Committee Member and VFF General Secretary, will attend the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026 and the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The event provides an important opportunity for leaders of FIFA Member Associations to discuss strategic directions for the development of world football, while also strengthening international cooperation to support the growth and integration of the sport.

On the evening of June 8 in Hanoi, Hanoi Football Club solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate its 20th anniversary and receive the Second-Class Labour Order. This milestone recognizes the outstanding achievements of one of Vietnam’s most successful and tradition-rich football clubs, as well as its long-standing contributions to youth development and the nurturing of talent for Vietnam’s national teams.

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.