VOV.VN - Vietnamese football fans have topped a Southeast Asia ranking of supporters following their national teams abroad, according to Malaysia-based football platform ASEAN Football.

Although Vietnam aren't playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many Vietnamese citizens are still watching the tournament with pride, as a half-Vietnamese footballer is taking part in the global event.

VOV.VN - After securing a historic ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup 2026, Vietnam will enter the AFC U17 Asian Cup quarter-finals against Australia at midnight on May 17 with a completely different status as they are no longer underdogs, but a team increasingly respected across Asia.

VOV.VN - Many Vietnamese male footballers born in the Year of the Horse have proven their talent at club level.

VOV.VN - After a highly successful 2025, head coach Kim Sang-sik now has the chance to continue making history with Vietnamese football in 2026.

VOV.VN - Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac has become the first Vietnamese player to claim the Top Scorer Award at the AFC U23 Asian Cup, finishing the 2026 tournament with four goals and setting a historic milestone for Vietnamese football.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a congratulatory letter to the Vietnamese team and coaching staff following their dramatic victory over South Korea in the third-place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, praising their resilience, fighting spirit and contribution to national pride.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese football has been described as a source of pride for Southeast Asia by Winston Lee, Secretary-General of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), during the Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) 2025 annual congress.

VOV.VN - Ahead of the 2026 New Year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a congratulatory letter to Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) President Tran Quoc Tuan.

VOV.VN - Former Uruguayan football star Diego Forlán met with Vietnamese fans on July 20 at an FC Online video game event held in Hanoi.