Tag: FIFA World Cup
Vietnam remain in top 100 of FIFA rankings
VOV.VN - The world’s football governing body FIFA announced the latest world rankings on July 20, with Vietnam ranked among the world’s top 100 sides and in Asia’s top 20, cruising to the second qualifying round of the Asian region for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Two U23 football teams to be set up for different missions
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced its decision to establish two U23 national teams for different missions.
Women’s football team heading to New Zealand for 2023 World Cup
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national women’s football team and head coach Mai Duc Chung departed from Hanoi to New Zealand on July 5 to start their 2023 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Vietnam rejoins Asia's top 15 teams in latest FIFA rankings
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team rejoined the top 15 teams in Asia and remained at 95th position globally in the latest FIFA rankings released on June 29.
Vietnam’s female footballers get FIFA support ahead of World Cup finals
The Vietnamese women’s football team have been receiving assistance from a physical strength and nutrition expert sent by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) during their training in Germany.
K+ signs exclusive agreement for broadcasting rights with AFC
Leading broadcaster of sports content in Vietnam, K+, has signed an unprecedented agreement to acquire on an exclusive basis all competitions organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the 2025-26 to 2028-29 seasons in Vietnam, starting with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers' final round in September 2024.
Vietnam put in seed group No. 2 for World Cup qualifiers
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national football team has been placed in seed group No. 2, or Pot 2, for the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the draw set to be held in July.
Vietnam to face strong rivals at 2023 AFC Asian Cup
VOV.VN - The Vietnam national football team are likely to be drawn against strong opponents in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup 2023 finals as they have been placed in the number three seed group, Pot 3, ahead of the tournament’s draw in May.
Philippe Troussier named as head coach of Vietnam national team
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and coach Philippe Troussier have reached an agreement for a contract, with the Frenchman taking on the role of head coach of the Vietnam national men’s football team.
Vietnam consider playing friendly against Thailand in Hong Kong (China)
VOV.VN - The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has invited several national teams, including those from Thailand and Vietnam, to play a series of friendly matches in March.
