FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Vietnam national team bid farewell with an impressive match
The beautifully scored goal by Tuấn Hải, which carried a sense of honor, also served as Vietnam’s farewell in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
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.
Round 2 – Group F: Vietnam 0-1 Iraq
Iraq left it late to defeat Vietnam 1-0 in Group F of their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ tie on Tuesday.
Head coach Philippe Troussier: “The Vietnam team will make every effort to get good results against Iraq”
Speaking at the press conference before the match with Iraq in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, head coach Philippe Troussier expressed confidence about the preparation of the Vietnam team. The French coach hopes that the team will receive support from the fans when playing at home, and affirmed that the team will make maximum efforts to get good results against strong opponents from West Asia.
Vietnam team came back Vietnam, prepare for the match against strong opponent Iraq
On the night of November 17, the Vietnam team took a direct flight from Manila (Philippines) to return home, preparing for the match with the Iraq team at My Dinh National Stadium in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Round 2 – Group F: Philippines 0-2 Vietnam
Manila: Vietnam defeated the Philippines 2-0 in Group F of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.
Selling ticket for the match between Vietnam and Iraq National Team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 2nd Qualifier
The Organisation Committee announced the plan to sell tickets for the match between Vietnam and Iraq National team at 19h00 on Sep 21, 2023 at My Dinh Stadium, Hanoi.
Friendly Vietnam Team – Borussia Dortmund Club: Promises a spectacular performance
On the afternoon of October 26 in Hanoi, Vietnam Football Federation and Next Media Company held a ceremony to announce the friendly match between Vietnam Team and Borussia Dortmund Club, taking place at 19:00 on November 30, 2022 at My Dinh National Stadium. In addition to the expectation of an attractive and dedicated performance between the two teams, the match is also considered a warm-up for the AFF Cup 2022 campaign of coach Park Hang Seo’s team.
Asia’s pathway to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup™ 2027 confirmed
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved the qualification format for Asia’s Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well as the AFC Asian Cup™ 2027 in preparation of the eight direct spots and single Intercontinental Playoff slot allocated to the AFC by FIFA following the expansion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 48 teams.
Group B: Vietnam hold Japan to sign off on a high
Vietnam secured a historic point to round off their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar™ Group B campaign after surviving a second-half onslaught to earn a 1-1 draw against FIFA World Cup-bound Japan at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.