Việt Nam are following a wider trend in Southeast Asian football, but the VFF says the selection of such players will continue to depend on the coach and their ability to contribute to the team.
Under the theme “Run among wonders – Chase records – Run for Net Zero”, the event aims to combine competitive running with urban experiences and environmental awareness.
Việt Nam team are represented by nearly 350 athletes competing in 33 sports.
Head coach Federico Rampazzo said his men were in good physique and best mood for the 20th Asian Games which will officially begin on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya.
Two goals from Nguyễn Thanh Nhàn and Nguyễn Lê Phát in the second half were enough to secure the Golden Star Warriors' victory.
The race became part of the World Trail Majors circuit of 10 independent races in 2025. This year, the impact of the circuit inclusion can be seen with an elite athlete line up, the calibre of which has never been seen before in Việt Nam.
Saigon Treasure Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SACOMBANK) has become the official sponsor of two football tournaments in the 2026-27 season following a signing ceremony September 16 in Hà Nội.
Việt Nam Television (VTV) has officially gained broadcasting rights to the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4.
After the unexpected 1-2 loss to Chinese Taipei in Group E on September 14, coach Hoàng Văn Phúc asked his players to clear their minds and focus on their next task.
In a match where the team struck the woodwork four times, Nguyễn Ngọc Mỹ was the star who came to rescue, as Omar Almatar had scored for Kuwait late in the game.
Volleyballer Lê Thanh Thúy and football player Đinh Quang Kiệt will be Việt Nam’s flag bearers for the 20th Asian Games' opening ceremony on September 19 in Japan.
Việt Nam will play Kuwait in the first Group C match on September 15, but the team will be missing Bắc, the best ASEAN scorer, as he is preparing for the FIFA ASEAN Cup later this month.
Vietnamese champions Hà Nội Police FC will face their biggest challenge since the beginning of the season against Japan's Gamba Osaka in the opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite tournament on September 15.
The 20th ASIAD will take place in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, bringing together athletes from across the continent for Asia’s biggest multi-sport event.
The federation announced a VNĐ500 million (US$19,300) bonus for each athlete who wins a gold medal. Silver medallists will receive VNĐ200 million ($7,700), while bronze medallists will receive VNĐ100 million ($3,900).
Nguyễn Thị Tâm is one of the Vietnamese competitors at the upcoming Asian Games, and is the most decorated boxer in Việt Nam and was the first and only Vietnamese boxer to win a silver medal at the world championships.
The 2026/27 V.League 1 season has seen a noticeable influx of young players of Vietnamese heritage, many of whom have been trained in football systems in Europe, North America and Australia.
The Saigon Heat edged past the Nha Trang Dolphins 77–75 in a thrilling playoff game at the Khánh Hòa Provincial Sports Hall on September 10.