During the reviewed period, Vietnam had no representative participating in the AFC Champions League Elite, apart from Nam Dinh Steel FC that competed in the AFC Champions League Two.

Despite suffering failure in their match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima FC, the club still helped Vietnam to earn an additional 10,794 points with three wins, two draws, and three losses.

Overall, Vietnam accumulated a total of 34,499 points, finishing 14th in AFC rankings.

Saudi Arabia topped the rankings with 109,054 points, followed by Japan with 102,153 points, the Republic of Korea with 89,990 points, the United Arab Emirates with 71,653 points, and Iran with 68,312 points.

In Southeast Asia, Vietnam were placed in third position, followed by Thailand and Malaysia.

Dates for 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia confirmed

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) confirmed on February 4 that the AFC Asian Cup 2027 will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, 2027.