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This advancement comes as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) implements a new Nations League, which features a more detailed ranking model.

Phong Phú Hà Nam will defend their title of the National Women's U19 Football Championship – Acecook Cup 2026 from January 7, 2026, in Hà Nội.

After clinching the gold medal at SEA Games 33 in Thailand, Coach Kim Sang-sik and the Vietnamese team will reunite on December 23 to embark on preparations for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Kim Sang-sik, who has become the most successful foreign coach for Việt Nam in the ASEAN arena after his SEA Games victory, is now making plans to lead his side to its first World Cup.

Barateau in partnership with Thịnh Trần won the men's doubles open event and then the mixed doubles amateur prize with Nguyễn Diệu Anh.

The seventh annual tournament featured 12 teams from Japan, Singapore and Việt Nam competing from December 18-21 at the Bình Dương New City Stadium.

Việt Nam's achievements at the world youth chess tournament underscore the country's rising position in the global chess landscape, reflecting the remarkable talent and potential of its young players.

It was an exhilarating SEA Games campaign to cap off an exciting 2025 for Việt Nam, and who knows what's in store in 2026?

Việt Nam’s sports delegation shone brightly, achieving a total of 87 gold medals, 82 silver medals, and 110 bronze medals, securing third place overall.

The 2025 Padel Vệt Nam Open has been kicked off with many international players competing in its first edition in HCM City. 

Relive Việt Nam's stunning comeback to win their third SEA Games gold medal, minute-by-minute with this special longform article

Oanh has been famous in the region for a long time after dominating both middle- and long-distance events in the regional championships and SEA Games.

On the final day of the 33rd SEA Games, the Vietnamese sports delegation continued to excel, capturing crucial gold medals in wrestling, boxing, aerobic gymnastics, and chess. This impressive performance brought Việt Nam's total to 86 gold medals, securing third place in the overall medal tally.

Vietnam are SEA Games football champions after a dramatic comeback that sealed the stunning victory against Thailand in Bangkok. The win sparked jubilant scenes on the streets of Việt Nam as fans of all ages celebrated the gold medal.

In the midst of the celebrations, crowds carrying red and yellow flags streamed through the streets, accompanied by the incessant sound of horns and drums.

The Việt Nam-Japan U13 International Youth Football Tournament has been organised to encourage the friendly relationship between the two countries and develop the junior football movement.

With this emphatic win, Việt Nam achieved their first-ever SEA Games gold medal in women's futsal, having previously finished as runners-up in all five of their prior final appearances, each time losing to Thailand.

Yotsakorn Burapha and Seksan Ratree brought joy for Thailand in Rajamangala Stadium in the first half, but a quick goal from Nguyễn Đình Bắc and an own goal from Waris Choolthong brought the game back to level terms for the Golden Star Warriors, before Nguyễn Thanh Nhàn tapped another one in to bring Việt Nam out front at extra time.