Việt Nam News

The World Cup captivates football fans in every corner of the globe, but witnessing the matches in person is an experience unlike any other. That is why many Vietnamese supporters have travelled to the US to immerse themselves in the electrifying atmosphere of the beautiful game's greatest festival.

Dakota Zinser scored 33 points as the Ho Chi Minh City Wings defeated the Nha Trang Dolphins 100-84 to secure their first home victory of the VBA 2026 season.

Both sides created chances in this Group A encounter in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, as both teams were desperate for a win to progress.

He combines physical strength with mobility, allowing him to compete with taller foreign defenders in the V.League 1 and adapt to the demands of regional competitions.

After the day when his career rival Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and equalled the World Cup goalscoring record, the pressure was on Ronaldo to perform. The Portuguese's performance however, can be summed up in one word: invisible.

Hoàng Thị Mỹ Tâm is set to defend her title at the 22nd AKF Asian Senior Karate Championships in Indonesia.

Thanh Nhã’s completion of the Seven Summits is considered a significant achievement for Vietnamese adventure sports, highlighting the growing presence of Vietnamese athletes in extreme and endurance disciplines on the global stage.

The National Men's and Women's Tennis Tournament – VTF Pro Tour 200 features more than 100 athletes competing at the tennis court complex in the Waterpoint integrated metropolitan area in Bến Lức, Tây Ninh Province.

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's match against Algeria on Tuesday in Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, equalling a 12-year record of most goals scored by a player in World Cup history.

The latest call-up reflects a balanced combination of experienced players, promising young talents, as well as naturalised and overseas Vietnamese players who have shown good form at club level.

The programme is part of joint efforts by VFF and FIFA to expand the talent pool and build a sustainable pipeline for Việt Nam’s women’s national teams.

Quang Hải made a total of 34 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and delivering a number of key assists.

No favourites had a favourable result in yesterday's clashes at the World Cup, with Cape Verde recording a stunning draw against 2010 champions Spain.

The next step will take Việt Nam’s leading amateur golfer to Arizona State University, where he will join one of the most established programmes in US collegiate golf for the 2026/27 season.

Vietnamese athletes have won medals from the ongoing Asian Open Water Swimming Championships 2026 in Indonesia.

The fortunes of Sunday were mixed for European teams, as Germany and Sweden showed off their might with two staggering wins in their World Cup openers, while the Netherlands had to settle for a late draw against dark horse Japan.

Việt Nam claimed bronze medal of the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup 2026 after beating Kazakhstan, in the playoff match on June 14 in Candon, the Philippines.

None of the perceived favourites from Saturday's matches came out on top in the third matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.