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After three days of active and productive work, the Workshop on Enhancing Administrative Management Capacity under the Women’s Football Development Program supported by FIFA officially concluded today, May 8, in Thai Nguyen. All participants successfully completed the workshop agenda, which delivered many practical values for the development of women’s football in Vietnam.

On the afternoon of May 7, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation, the opening ceremony of the Referee Training Program under the FIFA Women’s Football Development Project was held with the participation of VFF leaders, the Referees Committee, and referees and assistant referees.

From May 6 to 8 in Thai Nguyen, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), in collaboration with FIFA and relevant agencies, organized a FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for Management Officials. Thai Nguyen is also the host province for the 2026 National Women’s Football Cup, scheduled to take place from May 13 to 27.

On the afternoon of May 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, the VFF held the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Futsal Referee Assessor and Referee Training Program, which takes place from May 3 to May 7, 2026.

On April 29, 2026, the FIFA Council held a meeting ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada, to discuss key issues in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Notably, the council approved an increase in the distribution budget for the 48 participating teams, reaching nearly USD 900 million, creating numerous development opportunities for international football teams.

Today (April 29th, Vietnam time), in the coastal city of Vancouver (Canada), the 36th AFC Congress of 2026 officially took place, attracting the attention of member federations across the continent. Mr. Trần Quốc Tuấn, FIFA Disciplinary Committee Member and President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), attended the Congress as a Standing Member of the AFC Executive Committee.

On April 28, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, Vietnam Football Federation President Trần Quốc Tuấn and Korea Football Association President Chung Mong Gyu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the new phase. The event took place on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress, demonstrating their commitment to continue strengthening and expanding the cooperative relationship between the two football associations.

Trần Anh Tú, Vice President of the Vietnam Football Federation, has once again earned the trust of the Asian Football Confederation by being appointed as Head of the AFC delegation in charge of beach soccer at the Asian Beach Games 2026. This is a significant role, reflecting the AFC’s recognition of his organizational and managerial capabilities, as well as the growing reputation of Vietnamese football leadership at the continental level.

On the morning of April 17, 2026, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a contract signing ceremony and officially announced the appointment of the head coach of the Vietnam women’s national team.

On the afternoon of April 16, a press conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City to announce the 2026 Gia Lai International U14 Football Festival, which is scheduled to take place this May at Pleiku Stadium and Ham Rong Training Center.