Việt Nam News

As one football festival ends in New Jersey, another begins closer to home.

Tạ Ngọc Tưởng is working hard and keeps his mind focused on achieving the best possible results at the upcoming 20th Asian Games in September.

Kim Sang-sik said the win over Timor-Leste was only the first step on the way to the final and players should leave joy behind to prepare for the next match against Singapore.

Seven goals were scored in the match by Việt Nam, with a hat trick by Nguyễn Đình Bắc, a brace by Đỗ Hoàng Hên and two goals from Nguyễn Xuân Son and Nguyễn Quang Hải.

Delegates from federations, associations, state agencies and enterprises updated their knowledge of emerging trends and proposed solutions for event management and organisation. They also shared experiences in organising sporting events amid digital transformation and growing international integration.

The host side are represented by world reigning champion Lại Lý Huynh, 2022 world team championship winner Nguyễn Thành Bảo and national defending champion Hà Văn Tiến along with other renowned players.

In the 18th Games in 2018, Việt Nam lost 0-3 to the Koreans in Palembang, Indonesia, but defeated the strong rival 3-2 in the 2023 Games in Hangzhou, China.

Kuwait are known for their strong physical foundation and powerful style of play, while the Philippines are making significant progress as their squad features many players that developed from advanced footballing nations.

The growing number of young overseas Vietnamese players returning to compete in the V.League 1 is providing Vietnamese football with an increasingly promising talent pool for both domestic clubs and national teams.

At a press conference on July 23 in Chonburi, Thailand, midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức said Việt Nam team were ready for the campaign. The first match of the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage would be always a challenge but his side would give the best for a win result.

Vietnamese athletes won 14 gold medals at the 2026 Asian Age Groups Swimming Championships in Thailand.

The event village will be located at Thống Nhất Park, offering runners convenient access to race routes that pass many of Hà Nội's cultural and historical landmarks while improving the overall race experience.

The championships, held in the southern city of Đồng Nai from July 17-22, featured Tanding (combat) and Seni (artistic performance) events. Indonesia ranked second overall, while Malaysia came third.

A total of 686 athletes representing 66 ISSF member federations from 61 countries and regions will compete at the event, with 1,089 competition starts across the rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines.

Việt Nam will send three competitors to the Kerry World Fencing Championship 2026 in Hong Kong-China on July 22-30.

Việt Nam head coach Federico Rampazzon has called up three players, Trần Hoài Phương, Đinh Văn Phương and Bùi Xuân Tiến, to strengthen his squad for Jakarta.

The victory maintained Việt Nam's place in Group III next year, which was their target before the tournament.

To further strengthen their attacking line, Hà Nội Police have added striker Đinh Thanh Bình, a former U20 World Cup 2017 player and national team member.