Eight teams to compete in Dong Thap International Futsal Tournament 2026
VOV.VN -Eight teams are competing in the 2026 Dong Thap Television International Futsal Tournament, which held its technical meeting on the morning of November 2 ahead of the 10th edition of the annual event.
The tournament features six Vietnamese teams and two foreign clubs: Tor O Sot (Thailand), Tre Ho Chi Minh City, Mai Cong Dong Thap, Lix FC Ho Chi Minh City, HT Friend FC Dong Thap, Thai Huy FC Vinh Long, Loc Van Rice - BV Bank Sa Dec, and Lucky FC (Cambodia).
Following the draw, the eight teams were divided into two groups of four to play a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. Group A includes Tor O Sot, HT Friend FC Dong Thap, Loc Van Rice - BV Bank Sa Dec, and Thai Huy FC Vinh Long. Group B comprises Mai Cong Dong Thap, Lucky FC, Tre Ho Chi Minh City, and Lix FC Ho Chi Minh City.
The tournament takes place from November 3 to 7 at Dong Thap University Gymnasium in Cao Lanh ward, comprising 15 matches. The opening ceremony will be held at 9:30 on November 3. The final match will begin at 8:30 on November 7, followed by the closing and award ceremony at 10:30.
Notably, Video Sports technology will be used to review goal situations and disciplinary cards during the tournament.
The champions will receive a trophy, flag, medals, and a cash prize of US$1,570. The runners-up will receive medals, a flag, and US$1,180, while the two third-placed teams will each receive medals, a flag, and US$785. Individual awards will also be presented for top scorer, best goalkeeper, fair-play award, and best player of each match.
Speaking at the meeting, Nguyen Duy Phuc Huy, Deputy Director of Dong Thap Newspaper and Radio-Television, appreciated the preparations by the eight participating teams and the organizing committee. He urged the teams to display sportsmanship and deliver exciting matches to promote the tournament.
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