VOV.VN - The Shopee Cup trophy, handcrafted by world-renowned British silversmith Thomas Lyte, will be displayed in Vietnam for the second consecutive year, offering football fans a rare opportunity to see and photograph the prestigious prize ahead of the tournament’s climax.

VOV.VN - 2025 marked a significant year for Vietnamese sport, with local athletes recording a number of milestone achievements in both domestic and international competitions. The following highlights were selected by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 29 evening praised the Vietnam U23 national football team for their remarkable 1-0 victory over Indonesia in the final of the 2025 AFF U23 Championship, securing their third consecutive regional title.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has confirmed that VAR technology will be used for the first time in the final of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship (Mandiri Cup™) between Vietnam and Indonesia, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on July 29 at the 78,000-seat Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

VOV.VN - The U23 Vietnam national team held their final training session on July 18, ahead of their opening Group B match against U23 Laos on July 19 at Patriot Stadium in Bekasi, Indonesia.

VOV.VN - With the senior team under pressure after a shock loss to Malaysia, Vietnam’s U23 squad is carrying the hopes of national football, not just aiming for a title, but to help revive national football morale.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese teams, Cong An Ha Noi (CAHN) and Nam Dinh, are set to enjoy notable advantages at the 2025/2026 ASEAN Club Championship following the withdrawal of Indonesian clubs from the tournament.

The Vietnam U19 women’s team finished as runners-up at the 2025 AFF U19 Women’s Championship after a 1-3 loss to Thailand in the final on home ground at Thong Nhat Stadium on June 18 evening.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will compete in Group B alongside Laos and Cambodia at the fifth ASEAN U-23 Championship, following the draw announced by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) on May 30.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s and women’s football teams have both been placed in seed group No. 1 for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 33), scheduled to take place this December in Thailand, according to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).