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VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan attends the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

At the invitation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan travelled to the United States to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as well as the closing ceremony and trophy presentation held at MetLife Stadium. The showpiece event featured a highly anticipated clash between two of the world’s leading national teams, Argentina and Spain.

President of the VFF, Trần Quốc Tuấn, congratulates Huế Football Team on their promotion to compete in the National First Division 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.

President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Trần Quốc Tuấn congratulates Hà Nội Youth team on promotion to 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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan discuss the development of Vietnamese Football

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.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan attends FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026

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.

VFF launches nationwide youth women’s football talent identification programme

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.

VFF Leaders attend FIFA Executive Football Summit and FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony

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.

Hanoi FC Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Receives Second-Class Labour Order

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.

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.

FIFA Talent Identification Workshop: Making the Talent Selection Process More Specific

During the second day of the FIFA Talent Identification Workshop, FIFA expert Eric Abrams provided an in-depth overview of talent identification and selection methodologies, helping participants gain a clearer and more practical understanding of the process of evaluating young football talents.

Opening of the FIFA Talent Identification Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City

On the afternoon of June 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), in cooperation with FIFA, organized the FIFA Talent Identification Workshop.