VOV.VN - Head coach Kim Sang-sik has called up defenders Dang Van Toi of Hai Phong FC and Pham Ly Duc of Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC to the Vietnam national squad to replace two key injuring players ahead of their vital 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Malaysia.

Kim Sang-sik is calling on two more Vietnamese players to the ASEAN All-stars team to play European giants Manchester United on May 28, at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will host one of the qualifying groups for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, meaning coach Kim Sang Sik’s side will not be drawn against several strong teams, including Thailand and Indonesia.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) on April 10 announced the appointment of Kim Sang Sik as head coach of the ASEAN All-Stars for a high-profile friendly against English Premier League giants Manchester United.

Coach Kim Sang-sik has unveiled exciting plans to bolster the Vietnamese national football team, focusing on the recruitment of naturalised players and overseas Vietnamese talents.

Vietnam are now among the top 20 most improved teams in the world based on FIFA rankings, according to football-ranking.com.

VOV.VN - Hosts Vietnam got off to a good start during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign after stunning visitors Laos 5-0 in their opening game at Binh Duong stadium on March 25 evening.

VOV.VN - Hosts Vietnam faced a tough challenge in their 2-1 win over visitors Cambodia in a friendly match at Go Dau Stadium of Binh Duong province on March 19 evening ahead of their coming 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

VOV.VN - Korean coach Kim Sang-sik on March 6 announced the 26-player squad for the Vietnam national team’s training camp during the FIFA Days in March 2025.

As Vietnam prepares for the 2027 Asian Cup and 2030 World Cup qualifiers, coach Kim Sang Sik faces the challenge of balancing experience and youth to keep the team competitive.