VOV.VN - Vietnam’s national esports team will compete at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC 2026), a global national-team tournament scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, according to the Vietnam Recreational eSport Association (VIRESA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam have officially returned to the FIFA top 100 following their 3–1 victory over Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers on March 31, according to FIFA’s latest update.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam national team secured a 3-1 win over Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium in Ninh Binh province, northern Vietnam, in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam national team are set to begin preparations earlier than usual for the AFF Cup 2026, with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) considering plans to send the team abroad for a training camp as part of a more structured build-up.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will take on Malaysia at 7 p.m. on March 31 in an Asian Cup 2027 qualifier at Thien Truong Stadium in Ninh Binh province, northern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s youth wushu team have secured seven gold, two silver and four bronze medals to finish fourth overall at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships which closed in Tianjin, China, on March 30.

VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik has expressed strong determination for a convincing victory as Vietnam prepare to face Malaysia in the return leg of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers on March 31.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s U20 women’s national team on March 29 departed for Thailand to compete in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, marking the start of their campaign at the continental tournament.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese community in Singapore held the opening ceremony of the “Hung Vuong Open 2026” sports games on March 29, organised by the Vietnam Community Liaison Board in Singapore (VNAS) under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent visit to Russia, during which several cooperation agreements were reached, particularly in the energy sector, has been viewed by Russian experts as a strategic move that could reshape bilateral cooperation.

VOV.VN -Thailand U23 beat Vietnam U23 1-0 in their second match at CFA Team China 2026 in Xi’an, China, on March 28, with head coach Thawatchai Damrong saying his side should have scored more.

VOV.VN - Organisers have conducted the draw and match scheduling for the Thanh Nien International Student Football Tournament-2026 THACO Cup, which is set to take place from March 28 to April 5 at Nha Trang University Stadium in Khanh Hoa province, southcentral Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese women's national football team have slipped one spot to 37th globally in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on March 26.

VOV.VN - Vietnam delivered a dominant performance to defeat Bangladesh 3-0 in an international friendly in Hanoi on March 26, with all goals scored in the first half, ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Malaysia.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Sports Economy Summit 2026 will take place in Hanoi on on March 27, and is expected to attract representatives from state management agencies, businesses, investors, sponsors, as well as domestic and international experts and researchers, as sport plays an increasingly important role in socio-economic development.

VOV.VN -Vietnam U23 conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with DPR Korea U23 in their opening match at the CFA Team China 2026 held on March 25 in Xi’an, China.

VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed Korean referee Chae Sang Hyeop to officiate the rematch between Vietnam and Malaysia in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification on March 31.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has set a target of returning to the FIFA top 100 rankings and qualifying for the World Cup, with a focus on coaching development and youth restructuring.

VOV.VN - Naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son has emerged as the most valuable player in Vietnam’s national team during the March 2026 training camp, while another naturalised striker Hoang Hen is ranked seventh, according to valuations by football data website Transfermarkt.

VOV.VN -Ly Hoang Nam and Sophia Phuong Anh were honored at the Vietnam Pickleball Awards 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 23, which recognizes individuals, teams and organizations with notable contributions to the development of pickleball in Vietnam.

Vietnamese players began their training camp in Hanoi on March 23 in preparation for the 2026 AFC U17 Women Asian Cup finals this May.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has again been chosen to host the Asian pencak silat championships in 2026, following the successful staging of the 2025 edition.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Xiangqi player Nguyen Thanh Bao secured the runner-up position in the dark chess category and finished eighth overall at the NingMing HuaShan Cup Xiangqi Open in China.

VOV.VN - Thirteen foreign cyclists will compete in the 38th edition of the Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Cup, the national largest cycling event, organisers announced at a launching ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 22.

VOV.VN - Vietnam have risen five places to 103rd in the latest FIFA rankings after a 3–0 victory over Malaysia in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, as the world governing body introduced real-time updates during the March FIFA international window.

Vietnamese athletes delivered standout performances at the Da Nang International Marathon 2026, which officially kicked off its main races on March 22, attracting more than 8,550 runners from 75 countries and territories.

VOV.VN - Vietnam U23, consisting of 34 members including 25 players, departed for the CFA Team China International Tournament – Xi’an 2026 on March 22.

VOV.VN - With only a few days remaining before the highly anticipated rematch against Malaysia as part of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, the Vietnam national team, under head coach Kim Sang-sik, are entering the final phase of preparation with notable strategic intentions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will host the Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang from August 30 to September 6, marking the first time the global tournament is held in Asia.

Hanoi will be the next destination for the world's best badminton players, who will vie for prizes at this year's Ciputra Hanoi – Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge.