VOV.VN - Japan have selected Vietnam as their opponent for a friendly match scheduled on December 30 at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka, serving as the final rehearsal for the Samurai Blue before heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

VOV.VN - Despite missing out on medals at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20), Vietnamese marksmen Trinh Thu Vinh and Pham Quang Huy have improved their world rankings in their signature events, alongside a notable rise by Nguyen Thuy Trang in the latest International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) rankings.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has climbed four spots to 32nd in the latest FIDE national federation rankings following strong performances at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

VOV.VN - Suffering a 2-0 defeat to Thailand at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, head coach Kim Sang Sik's side missed out on a place in the final while losing valuable ground on the FIFA world rankings.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s convincing ASEAN Cup 2026 title has reinforced its regional football standing while bringing a major boost as the team rises in the FIFA World Rankings.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been drawn into Group B of Division 1 alongside Thailand, Pakistan, and the Philippines for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, according to an official announcement from FIFA.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam national football team has retained its place in the global top 100 in the July 2026 FIFA rankings, offering a strong boost ahead of its title defense at the upcoming ASEAN Cup 2026.

VOV.VN - Vietnam women's national football team remained Southeast Asia's highest-ranked side and stayed 37th in the world in FIFA's latest rankings released in June 2026.

VOV.VN - The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has awarded additional places to Vietnam for the 2026 BWF World Championships, with Vu Thi Trang securing a place in the women’s singles draw alongside Nguyen Thuy Linh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s teenage shuttler Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen has been recognised by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as the fastest-rising women’s singles player in the world over the past year.