FIFA/ASIA
The Indonesia team was warmly welcomed and guaranteed security and safety when arriving in Vietnam
On the afternoon of March 23, the Indonesia team was present in Vietnam to prepare for the match with the Vietnam team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The away team expressed their satisfaction with the reception at the airport, security and safety conditions at the accommodation as well as at the training ground.
Preview – Group J: Hanoi FC (VIE) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
Hanoi: Urawa Red Diamonds are set for an anxious wait even if they defeat hosts Hanoi FC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group J tie on Wednesday.
Official mascots unveiled for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™
A familiar quintet of charming and adorable jerboas were announced as the official mascots of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ today at a special launch ceremony.
Vietnam yearning for greater success
Vietnam will have the advantage of being guided by a coach who has tasted AFC Asian Cup™ glory and the Southeast Asian side will be counting on Philippe Troussier’s experience in their bid to enjoy a successful tournament.
Group J: Pohang Steelers (KOR) 2-0 Hanoi FC (VIE)
Pohang: Pohang recorded their fifth straight win as they beat Hanoi FC 2-0 at the Pohang Steel Yard Stadium in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.
Preview – Group J: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Hanoi FC (VIE)
Pohang Steelers will aim to stay perfect when they host Hanoi FC in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.
#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 groups finalised
The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 has all the ingredients to be a thriller following the official draw in Doha on Thursday.
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.
