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SLNA midfielder Abdel-Amine Trần Đức Vinh is attracting attention for his ball retention, ability to escape pressure and attacking support, Thanh Niên reported on 12 October.
Công an Hà Nội coach Mano Polking hopes to make home advantage count against Kashima Antlers at Hàng Đẫy in the second round of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite, at 19:15 Vietnam time on 13 October.
A Seasia Goal ranking cited by Dân Trí on 12 October lists ten Southeast Asian players whose valuations rose after the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with no Vietnamese player included.
The 2026 national third division opened at Đan Phượng on 12 October, with 12 teams in two groups competing for four places in the 2027 second division.
Than KSVN beat Ho Chi Minh City II 6-1, Phong Phú Hà Nam defeated Hà Nội II 7-0 and Hà Nội I edged Thái Nguyên T&T 1-0 in round 12 of the 2026 national women's championship–Thái Sơn Bắc Cup on 12 October, VFF reported.
Công an Hà Nội were the only team still holding a perfect record at the end of round three of the 2026/27 V.League 1, according to VPF's review.
Twelve teams are taking part in the southern Nghi Sơn–Thanh Hóa community's seven-a-side football tournament at PM SPORT in Ho Chi Minh City from 11 October to 15 November.
Vietnam U15 coach Hoàng Anh Tuấn says his players are adapting their training to an eight-a-side format at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival.
Becamex Ho Chi Minh City officially appointed Huỳnh Kesley Alves to their coaching staff on 12 October, SGGP reported.
Eighteen members of Vietnam's women's U17 squad for the 2027 Asian qualifiers came through VFF's youth development teams, the federation reported on 12 October.
Official FPT Bóng Đá Việt highlights of Hà Nội against Bắc Ninh. The original video was published on 11 October 2026.
Official FPT Bóng Đá Việt highlights of Sông Lam Nghệ An against Công An TP.HCM. The original video was published on 11 October 2026.
Official VFF Channel highlights of Vietnam U17 women against Kyrgyzstan in the Asian U17 women’s qualifiers for 2027. The original video was published on 11 October 2026.
Official FPT Bóng Đá Việt highlights of Quy Nhơn United against Huế. The original video was published on 11 October 2026.
Hanoi FC earned their first victory of the 2026-2027 season by defeating Bac Ninh 1-0 in V-League round three on October 11.
Vietnam's U17 women beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 to top Group D and qualify for the 2027 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup finals.
SLNA drew 1-1 with CA TP.HCM at Vinh Stadium on 11 October in the third round of V.League 2026/27.
Khánh Hòa defeated CAND 4-1 in Nha Trang on 11 October in the second round of Vietnam's 2026/27 first division.
Patrik Lê Giang says he considered retiring before deciding to pursue his career in Vietnam.
Vật Lại commune's 2026 men's youth football tournament opened on 9 October with eight teams, Hanoi's culture and sports portal reported on 10 October.
VFF and JFA have reached a preliminary agreement for Vietnam to face Japan in Osaka on 30 December ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup, VnExpress reported on 11 October.
Three home fixtures for Ho Chi Minh City II in the 2026 national women's championship will start at 15:00 instead of 16:00, according to VFF's seventh competition notice.
The 12-team field for the 2027 Women's U17 Asian Cup was completed on 11 October.
The VFF’s national U16 Trường Tươi Cup qualifying update records Hà Nội’s 2–1 win over Công an Nhân dân and Hải Phòng’s 4–0 victory against Công an Hà Nội on October 10.
HAGL beat Đà Nẵng 3–0 on October 10 to collect their first points of the 2026/27 V.League season.
TV360 and the Vietnam Football Federation’s YouTube channel, VFF Channel, are listed as viewing options for Vietnam’s U17 women against Kyrgyzstan, Thanh Niên reports.
Thanh Niên lists Vietnam’s 2027 Asian Cup group fixtures as UAE on January 11 at King Saud University, South Korea on January 15 at Kingdom Arena and Yemen on January 20 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal.
Thanh Hóa defeated Hải Phòng 2–1 at Lạch Tray in the third round of the 2026/27 V.League.
Hưng Yên beat Phú Thọ 8–1 in the second round of the 2026/27 Vietnamese First Division, continuing a strong start following promotion.
Nam Định drew 1–1 with Ninh Bình at Thiên Trường in the third round of the 2026/27 V.League.
Công an Hà Nội received the First-Class Labour Order at its 70th anniversary ceremony on October 10.
Vietnam’s U17 team drew 3–3 with Hà Nội U19 in a training match on October 9 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre, SGGP reports.
HAGL youth coach Nguyễn Văn Đại has reshared a letter Trần Gia Bảo wrote to his parents in 2019, when he was 11 and beginning life away from home to pursue football.
Viettel Tammi Cup 2026 held its group draw on October 10 at Viettel An Giang, bringing together 17 teams from An Giang and Kien Giang universities.
VPF has moved kick-off times for 2026/27 SACOMBANK First Division matches at Long An Stadium from 16:00 to 15:30.
Becamex HCMC earned their first win of the 2026/27 First Division season by coming from behind to defeat Lâm Đồng 3–1 at Bình Dương Stadium.
The five remaining matches in Round 2 of the 2026/27 V.League 2 season are scheduled for October 10–11, VPF announced.
Gia Lai Cup 2026 is scheduled in Pleiku from October 16 to 23 with a total prize fund of VND50 million.
Nam Dinh are scheduled to host Ninh Binh at Thien Truong at 6 p.m.
Vietnam’s U17 team are planning an approximately 10-day training camp in the UAE after their preparations in South Korea, Báo Văn Hóa reports.
Figures reported by Dân trí show Nguyễn Đình Bắc played 51 matches over 12 months, including 18 games and 1,260 minutes in the most recent two-month period.
Đình Bắc said on October 9 that he had suffered a muscle contusion and expected recovery to take around four to five days, according to SGGP.
The VFF has revised selected fixtures in rounds VII and VIII of the 2026 national U16 football competition.
Thanh Hóa's current resources only cover immediate needs for the 2026/27 season, according to an assessment at an October 8 provincial meeting reported by Thanh Niên.
VFF held a nutrition and injury-prevention session for Vietnam's men's U17 team on October 8 as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup.
HAGL will use Quy Nhơn Stadium for their V.League meeting with Đà Nẵng at 17:00 Vietnam time on October 10, Thanh Niên reported.
TP.HCM I defeated Than KSVN 1-0 in the eleventh round of Vietnam's national women's league on October 8, with Trần Thị Thu Xuân scoring the winner, VFF reported.
The U23 Gia Lai Cup is planned for November 10–14 with Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Qatar participating, Thanh Niên reported.
Velizar Popov said Doãn Ngọc Tân had suffered another injury and would miss Thể Công's next AFC Champions League Two match, BongdaPlus reported.
Becamex TP.HCM and CAND approach the remaining second-round First Division matches after Thái Nguyên won the early fixture, BongdaPlus reported on October 9.
Kyrgyzstan came from behind to defeat Palestine 2–1 in Group D of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers.
Công an Hà Nội beat Lion City Sailors 1-0 in Singapore on October 8 to begin Group B of the 2026/27 Shopee Cup with three points, AFF reported.
Hoàng Hên is expected to need around three months of treatment and recovery following further examinations, Thanh Niên reported on October 8.
Hà Nội are scheduled to host Bắc Ninh at Hàng Đẫy at 19:15 Vietnam time on October 12, according to BongdaPlus's October 9 preview.
Vietnam beat the Northern Mariana Islands 20-0 in Women's U17 Asian Cup qualifying on October 8, moving top of Group D, VFF reported.
Vietnam's U15 team is training with 34 players ahead of the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan on October 22–31, VFF said.
Vietnam are expected to face Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan at Thiên Trường Stadium during the November 9–17 international window, according to Thanh Niên.
In an interview with Dan Tri, former Vietnam assistant coach Bae Ji Won discussed tactical organization and the use of naturalized players.
Vietnam are scheduled to face Kyrgyzstan at 18:00 Vietnam time on October 11 in Bà Rịa to decide Group D in Women's U17 Asian Cup qualifying, BongdaPlus reported.
SLNA are scheduled to host Công an TP.HCM at 18:00 Vietnam time on October 11 at Vinh Stadium, according to BongdaPlus's October 9 preview.
Vietnamese young people and students in Spain are scheduled to join the Mundial Futsal Salud Mental Global football event in Barcelona on October 10, Tuổi Trẻ reported.
Hải Phòng are scheduled to face Thanh Hóa at Lạch Tray at 18:00 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
Round 11 of Vietnam's women's league resumes on October 8, with TP.HCM I–Than KSVN and PP Hà Nam–Hà Nội I both listed for 16:00, according to BongdaPlus.
VPF has confirmed all eight National Cup round-of-16 ties for the provisional February 12–14, 2027 window: Công an Hà Nội–TP.
Vietnam remain 99th with 1,231.29 points in the FIFA ranking update reported by BongdaPlus on October 7.
The six remaining matches in V.League round three are scheduled for October 8–11, VPF announced.
Hà Tĩnh have signed and registered Rahni Moreau Nguyễn for the 2026/27 V.League following a trial lasting more than two weeks, BongdaPlus reported.
Thailand have selected Oman, Bahrain and Tajikistan as guests for the 2026 King's Cup, scheduled within November 9–17, SGGP reported.
Viettel has acquired Vietnamese broadcast rights for the 2027 Asian Cup, with every match set to be shown through TV360, Thanh Niên reported.
VFF said on October 7 that Nguyễn Tài Lộc is expected to need around three weeks to recover, while Đỗ Hoàng Hên requires at least a month after injuries at the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Công an TP.HCM drew 1-1 away to Ratchaburi in their opening Shopee Cup Group A match on October 7, VnExpress reported.
The second FIFA ASEAN Cup has no confirmed date following the inaugural edition's conclusion on October 5, VnExpress reported.
Thanh Niên reported on October 7 that Đình Bắc would miss Vietnam's opening Asian Cup 2027 games against the UAE and South Korea because of his earlier U23 suspension.
Vietnam's U17 team are continuing their World Cup preparations under Cristiano Roland, VFF reported.
Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Hai Long described Lionel Messi and Barcelona as major inspirations behind his path into professional football, in an interview published by Sai Gon Giai Phong.
Vietnam ended its FIFA ASEAN Cup trip on the morning of October 6, with players travelling in separate groups according to club commitments, VFF said.
The Cong is scheduled to host Ha Tinh at Hang Day Stadium at 19:15 Vietnam time on October 8, according to BongdaPlus's V.League preview.
Cong An TP.HCM is scheduled to begin its 2026/27 Shopee Cup campaign away to Ratchaburi at 19:00 on October 7, Thanh Nien reported.
Vietnam's national-team planning should take account of FIFA windows, player workloads and coordination with clubs, experts told VnExpress.
Gia Lai’s culture and sports authorities met the VFF and other organizers at Pleiku Stadium on October 6 to review preparations for the U23 Gia Lai Cup 2026, according to the federation.
Cong Phuong scored as TP.Dong Nai beat Binh Minh Sai Gon 4-3 to advance in the 2026/27 National Cup, Thanh Nien reported.
An unnamed VFF official told Dan Tri that using naturalised and overseas Vietnamese players at the FIFA ASEAN Cup also served to test squad options.
Vietnam’s men’s U17 team is scheduled to face Belgium at 20:00 on November 20, New Zealand at 22:30 on November 23 and Mali at 20:00 on November 26 at the 2026 U17 World Cup, Thanh Nien reported.
Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh is being considered for Vietnam's November friendlies involving Taiwan and Kyrgyzstan, Thanh Nien reported.
Vietnam U17 women's coach Okiyama Masahiko praised his players' composure after their 6-0 win over Palestine in qualifying for the 2027 Asian championship.
The final three qualifying matches for the 2026/27 SACOMBANK National Cup are scheduled for October 6 following the international break.
Kim Sang Sik accepted responsibility and apologised to supporters after Vietnam lost 1-0 to Malaysia and finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup after a 1-0 defeat by Malaysia in the third-place match.
Several Cong An Ha Noi internationals are due to travel to Singapore for the club's October 8 Shopee Cup match against Lion City Sailors, Thanh Nien reports.
The VFF has approved changes to two Group B fixtures in the 2026 national U16 championship following requests from the relevant clubs.
Vietnam's defeat by Malaysia could cost the team 6.33 FIFA ranking points, according to calculations published by Thanh Nien.
Vietnam opened Group D of the 2027 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with a 6-0 victory over Palestine at Ba Ria Stadium on October 5, the VFF reported.
Vietnam is planning further friendlies as part of its preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup after completing the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Tan Cheng Hoe praised Malaysia's unity after the 1-0 win over Vietnam in the third-place match at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Dinh Bac and Viet Anh trained separately with medical staff during Vietnam's final session on October 4 before the third-place match against Malaysia.
Vietnam's women's U17 team are targeting first place in qualifying Group D for the 2027 Asian Cup after roughly seven weeks of preparation, VFF reported.
Kim Sang Sik outlined Vietnam's selection difficulties before the October 5 FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match against Malaysia.
Vietnam's defensive organisation is under scrutiny before the third-place match against Malaysia at Gelora Bung Karno, scheduled for 16:00 on October 5.
VnExpress, citing ESPN, described a proposed Asian Nations League that could reshape national-team schedules and qualification for the World Cup and Asian Cup.
Tan Cheng Hoe wants Malaysia to end their winless run against Vietnam in the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match at 4 p.m. on October 5, Vietnam time, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam could improve their FIFA ranking by beating Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match on October 5.
Ryan Giggs said Southeast Asian national teams should balance naturalised-player recruitment with domestic football development, VnExpress reported.
Four Công an TP.HCM players—Lê Giang Patrik, Khoa Ngô, Minh Hoàng and Nhật Minh—are expected to travel directly from Jakarta to Thailand after the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup rather than return home with Vietnam's national team.
Malaysia will be without Dion Cools and Faisal Halim for the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match against Vietnam on October 5.
Thanh Nien analyses Williams Minh Hoang as an additional centre-forward option for Vietnam after the 4-2 win over Pakistan.
VFF has named Vietnam's 23-player squad for the 2027 Women's U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, including three goalkeepers and 20 outfield players.
Arif Aiman wants his performances to speak for him before Malaysia face Vietnam for third place.
Malaysian media are calling for interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe to receive a long-term contract before the October 5 rematch with Vietnam.
Williams Minh Hoang says Vietnam are targeting victory against Malaysia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place match.
The ASINA Cup youth football tournament was presented as an amateur competition involving around 700 teams, using a six-a-side knockout format, according to Báo Văn Hóa.
Quang Hai and Nguyen Filip attended CAHN's football celebration at Hang Day Stadium on October 3.
Former coach Doan Minh Xuong believes the Hoang Hen–Hoang Duc midfield pairing was ill-suited to Vietnam's 4-2 win over Pakistan.
VFF has issued its first organisational notice for the 2026 national Third Division competition.
After Vietnam beat Pakistan 4-2, coach Kim Sang Sik said his team would approach the third-place match against Malaysia with the seriousness of a final.
Dinh Bac said he and his teammates sought to carry out Kim Sang Sik's instructions whether starting or coming off the bench.
Anthony Hudson defended his decision to rotate Thailand's lineup after a 2-1 defeat by the Philippines in their final FIFA ASEAN Cup group match.
Tan Cheng Hoe praised Malaysia's effort in their 6-0 win over Singapore but urged the team to focus on the third-place playoff.
Vietnam's 4-2 victory over Pakistan added 1.80 FIFA points, taking the team to 1,237.62 and 99th place as of the evening of October 2, according to Dan Tri.
Vietnam's FIFA ASEAN Cup third-place playoff against Malaysia is scheduled for 4pm on October 5.
Malaysia striker Bergson criticised scheduling and the change to stoppage time in Indonesia's match against Bangladesh in an Instagram post.
Pakistan coach Nolberto Solano praised Dinh Bac's impact after he came on during Vietnam's 4-2 victory.
Bangladesh assistant Hoang Lan expressed surprise at stoppage time being increased from two minutes to seven against Indonesia.
Two Pakistan players waited for Dinh Bac to finish interviews before asking to exchange shirts following their 4-2 defeat by Vietnam, BongdaPlus reported.
Malaysia's football federation published an open letter on October 2 asking FIFA to explain why stoppage time in Indonesia's match against Bangladesh increased from two minutes to seven.
Slovenian football agent Jernej Kamensek argued in a Dan Tri interview that Vietnam should prioritise long-term youth development over short-term personnel solutions.
Williams Minh Hoang said he was proud to score his first goal for Vietnam in the 4-2 win over Pakistan.
Vietnam came from behind to beat Pakistan 4-2 in their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, finishing second and reaching the third-place playoff.
Bui Hoang Viet Anh and Do Hoang Hen are being assessed before Vietnam's October 5 meeting with Malaysia.
Manuel Bihr said national teams should not be divided into A and B sides when assessing Thailand’s 2-0 victory over Vietnam.
The Dak Doa women’s football team has been taken under LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s sports company for management and training, Thanh Nien reported.
Coach Bae Ji-won identified problems with Vietnam’s form, available personnel and attacks against a deep defense in the 2-0 loss to Thailand.
Malaysia’s national team is scheduled to face China twice in Guangzhou in November, according to an AFF announcement dated September 30.
PSSI president Erick Thohir described criticism as a common part of national-team coaching, Thanh Nien reported, citing CNN Indonesia.
Some Thai commentators argued that the 2-0 win over Vietnam did not demonstrate a sustainable approach against stronger opponents, VnExpress reported.
Sarach Yooyen credited defensive discipline for Thailand's 2–0 FIFA ASEAN Cup win over Vietnam on September 29.
Pakistan coach Nolberto Solano says his team wants a strong result against Vietnam to extend its 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign, Dân Trí reports from the October 1 press conference.
Hoang Duc completed Vietnam's full training session at Jakarta's Madya ground on October 1 ahead of the Pakistan match.
VFF held the draw for the 2026 national third division in Hanoi on September 30.
Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley questioned refereeing decisions after the 2–9 loss to Indonesia on October 1.
Hong Kong beat Brunei 2-0 to set up a Division 2 FIFA ASEAN Cup final against Cambodia, BongdaPlus reported.
Vietnam's women's under-17 team will play its 2027 Asian Cup qualifying Group D fixtures at Bà Rịa stadium, according to the schedule updated by BongdaPlus.
Indonesia defeated Bangladesh 9–2 on October 1 to top Group A of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup and reach the final against Thailand.
Vietnam plans to face Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan during the November FIFA window, according to the programme outlined by SGGP.
The mother of Vietnam forward Phạm Gia Hưng died on the morning of October 1 in Đắk Lắk, BongdaPlus reports.
Cambodia drew 2-2 with Timor-Leste to top Group B in Division 2 of the FIFA ASEAN Cup with four points, BongdaPlus reported.
Supporters will be able to watch Vietnam face Pakistan on three large LED screens at Nguyễn Huệ pedestrian street, Tuổi Trẻ reports.
Vietnam’s national team arrived in Jakarta on the afternoon of September 30 after a roughly three-hour bus journey from Bandung, VFF reported.
Van Hoa provisionally calculated that Vietnam had 1,235.82 points and remained 99th after the 2-0 loss to Thailand.
Kim Sang Sik said Vietnam aims to beat Pakistan in its final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, speaking to reporters in Jakarta on October 1.
Indonesia are scheduled to play Bangladesh at 7:30 p.m.
Malaysia are scheduled to face Singapore at 7:30 p.m. Vietnam time on October 1 in their final FIFA ASEAN Cup Group A fixture. BongdaPlus said Malaysia had four points after beating Bangladesh and drawing with Indonesia, while Singapore had three.
Malaysia beat Singapore 6–0 in its final FIFA ASEAN Cup Group A match on October 1, with Bergson scoring a hat-trick, but missed the final.
Vietnam’s under-16 team ended its CFA Team China 2026 campaign with a 3-0 defeat by Kyrgyzstan on September 30.
Defender Rodney Celvin believes Kuching City can compete with the region's strongest clubs on its Shopee Cup debut, AFF reported on October 1.
Nguyen Dinh Bac said Vietnam would remain focused on preparing for Pakistan despite the 2-0 defeat by Thailand.
Chanathip Songkrasin expressed his delight after Thailand beat Vietnam 2-0 at the FIFA ASEAN Cup on September 29.
Nguyen Xuan Son shared a photograph of himself watching Vietnam’s match against Thailand on television with his wife and children on September 29.
Vietnam beat Pakistan 4–2 on 2 October, then lost 0–1 to Malaysia on 5 October and finished fourth. This archive preserves the Pakistan pre-match information and links to the confirmed results.
Vietnam coach Kim Sang Sik regretted his side’s failure to convert second-half chances in the 2-0 defeat by Thailand on September 29.
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson attributed the 2-0 win over Vietnam to bringing a strong squad and executing the match plan.
Vietnam lost 2-0 to Thailand in Group B of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup in Bandung on September 29.
VFF amended the regulations for the 2026 national third division after LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai withdrew its entry.
Three large LED screens have been installed on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City for fans to watch Vietnam’s FIFA ASEAN Cup matches.
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson rejected the suggestion that Vietnam would be substantially weaker without injured striker Nguyen Xuan Son.
Ahead of Vietnam’s FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 match against Thailand, coach Kim Sang-sik said his staff had studied the opposition on video and drawn on previous meetings.
Vietnam striker Nguyen Xuan Son arrived in Hanoi on the morning of September 29 after leaving the national team in Bandung to continue treatment for a hamstring injury.
A Dân Trí pre-match guide listed FPT Play, TV360 and MyTV as ways for viewers in Vietnam to watch the FIFA ASEAN Cup Group B match against Thailand on the evening of September 29.
Thailand midfielder Kritsada Kaman said the FIFA ASEAN Cup is a different competition from the traditional ASEAN Cup.
Thailand defender Chaiyaphon Otton believes his team is stronger than when it last met Vietnam, ahead of their FIFA ASEAN Cup Group B rematch.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Lang Son provincial football federation discussed youth development at a September 27 meeting.
Hanoi’s VinFast–Trong Dong stadium remains under construction roughly nine months after work began, according to Thanh Nien’s report and site images.
Vietnamese referee Le Thi Ly was appointed to officiate the September 29 Asian Games women’s football semifinal between Japan and South Korea.
Vietnam face Thailand on 29 September without Xuan Son. Hai Long’s latest comments and the opening matches frame the questions about attacking options and balance after losing possession.
Midfielder Vo Hoang Minh Khoa entered in the 70th minute of Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines, returning to the national team after more than a year.
Philippines coach Carles Cuadrat said his side did not deserve to lose after a 1-0 defeat by Vietnam in Group B of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
The Vietnam Football Federation confirmed that striker Nguyen Xuan Son suffered a hamstring injury during the September 26 win over the Philippines.
Vietnam trained in heavy rain at Acamanik Stadium in Bandung on September 27 ahead of its second 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup match against Thailand.
Forward Williams Minh Hoang said Harry Kane had once advised him to play in his mother's homeland, Vietnam, to develop his career.
Thai Nguyen beat Binh Minh Sai Gon 3-0 away in Round 2 of Vietnam's 2026–27 First Division.
Nguyen Dinh Bac said he thanked newcomer Williams Minh Hoang after scoring the decisive goal against the Philippines because his teammate had supplied the cross.
The Football Association of Thailand announced an extension of coach Anthony Hudson's contract to February 2028, replacing the previous February 2027 expiry.
The Vietnam Football Federation plans a four-team U23 invitational at Pleiku Stadium in Gia Lai from November 9 to 17, with Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Qatar.
Striker Nguyen Xuan Son was expected to return to Vietnam on September 28 for treatment of a hamstring injury sustained during the 1-0 win over the Philippines.
Thailand rested midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin in its 4-0 win over Pakistan ahead of the September 29 meeting with Vietnam.
With captain Hoang Duc not fully recovered, Vietnam moved Do Hoang Hen into midfield during its 1-0 win over the Philippines and later introduced Vo Hoang Minh Khoa.
Hong Ngu Dong Thap beat Thoi Lai Can Tho 4-0 in the 2026 girls' U13 Festival final in Dong Thap on September 27.
SGGP counted 27 consecutive unbeaten matches for Vietnam's senior men's national team under coach Kim Sang-sik after the win over the Philippines.
The referee initially showed Philippines defender Jesper Nyholm a red card after a challenge on Khoa Ngo in the 75th minute against Vietnam, then rescinded it following a VAR review.
Vietnam's U16 team lost 1-0 to host China at the 2026 CFA Team China invitational.
Goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang made several saves in Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines in the opening Group B match of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Thanh Nien reviewed three players with overseas backgrounds in Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines: Williams Minh Hoang and Nguyen Adou Leygley Minh started, while Khoa Ngo appeared as a substitute.
After Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines, FIFA highlighted Nguyen Dinh Bac's first-half goal as the difference, while the AFC also commented on the opening match.
The men's team climbs two places in FIFA's rankings, while the women's team remains 11th.
After beating Pakistan, Anthony Hudson stresses recovery and careful preparation for Vietnam.
The platform plans to show every match, with separate conditions for non-commercial public screenings.
Analysis of the 1–0 Philippines win on 26 September, retained in its post-match context, with a 30 September update linking the Thailand result and Pakistan fixture.
Carles Cuadrat said the Philippines respected Vietnam but would not simply defend for a draw in their tournament opener.
Ahead of the Philippines opener, Kim Sang Sik focused on the new challenge and said the staff would assess Hoang Duc’s fitness.
Vietnam held China scoreless for 90 minutes before Wang Shuang’s 109th-minute winner. VFF announced a VND 300 million award for the team.
Vietnam U23 lost 4-0 to South Korea in the quarter-finals, with VFF highlighting the tournament’s role in assessing younger players.
VFF named Hoang Duc as captain, with Xuan Son and Dinh Bac as vice-captains for Vietnam’s FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign.
Episode 3 of FPT Bóng Đá Việt’s “66-day campaign to defend the crown” series is titled “Vietnam’s new faces”. Watch the original episode, published on 24 September.
Vietnam’s U16 team lost 2-4 to Australia in its CFA Team China 2026 opener on September 24.
Vietnam held its first training session in Bandung on September 24 ahead of its FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 opener.
Vietnam’s women trained in Osaka on September 24 ahead of their ASIAD 2026 quarterfinal against China.
Vietnam arrived in Jakarta on September 23 and boarded a bus for the roughly 160-kilometre journey to Bandung. Võ Hoàng Minh Khoa, called up for the injured Nguyễn Quang Hải, flew directly from Ho Chi Minh City to join the squad.
VPF reported seven opening-round matches in the 2026/27 V.League 2, with 14 goals, 30 yellow cards, one red card and 30,400 spectators.
Official V.League highlights of Thành Phố Đồng Nai v Công An Hà Nội in LPBank V.League 1 2026/27.
VFF confirmed that Quang Hải will miss the tournament with a left ankle injury, while Võ Hoàng Minh Khoa has been called up. Vietnam are scheduled to face the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan from September 26 to October 2, but no return date has been announced.
Lê Văn Sơn and Huỳnh Tấn Sinh were each fined VND20 million by the club, while Tấn Sinh also received a one-match internal suspension. VFF separately fined him VND10 million and suspended him for two matches; the measures are distinct.
The 2026 Asian Games quarter-final pairing was set after the group stage. The match has since ended 0–4; this article retains the pre-match report and links to the result.
Tuấn Kiệt scored twice and Xuân Thành added a goal in the September 21 practice match. The team plan to travel to China on September 23.
A 0–0 draw on September 21 sent Vietnam into the last eight. They are scheduled to face China in the quarter-finals on September 25.
The squad plan to return to Hanoi before travelling to Bà Rịa on September 28. Group D Asian U17 Women’s Cup qualifiers are scheduled for October 5–11.
CAHN have nine points from three games. Compare their opening sequence with October league dates against Hà Nội, Thanh Hóa and SLNA, keeping calendar gaps distinct from rest.
Round 3 resumed with Thể Công–Viettel losing 1–3 to Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh on 8 October. Check the five remaining fixtures on 10–11 October, venue updates and the dated standings snapshot.
Công an Hà Nội beat Đồng Nai 3–0 in an early V-League third-round match on September 20. Lê Văn Sơn was sent off in the 16th minute after striking Nguyễn Đình Bắc, who also received a yellow card.
HAGL fell 2–3 to second-tier Hưng Yên in the National Cup preliminary round on September 20 at Quy Nhơn, with all five goals coming after half-time. Joseph Khalio scored twice for Hưng Yên and Matheus twice for HAGL; Hưng Yên now face Ninh Bình in the last 16.
Bùi Tiến Dũng saved two penalties as Đà Nẵng eliminated Hanoi FC from the 2026/27 National Cup qualifying round after a 1-1 draw and 4-3 shootout win at Hàng Đẫy on September 20. He stopped Adam Taggart and Đỗ Hoàng Hên.
The Philippines named a 23-player squad for Division 1 Group B, drawing heavily on overseas-based players. Carles Cuadrat’s side face Vietnam on September 26, Pakistan on September 29 and Thailand on October 2.
Vietnam’s women arrived in Osaka on September 18 and trained at J-Green Sakai ahead of their final Group E match against Thailand on September 21. They are third with a minus-nine goal difference and remain in contention for one of two quarter-final places for the best third-placed teams.
VFF announced a 23-player Vietnam squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with first call-ups for Nguyễn Adou Leygley Minh and Williams Minh Hoàng. Vietnam are in Division 1 Group B with Thailand, the Philippines and Pakistan.
Vietnam U23 beat the Philippines 2–0 in their second Group C match at the Asian Games, with goals from Thanh Nhàn and Lê Phát. Four points from two games improve their quarter-final hopes; Vietnam face Uzbekistan in the final group match.
The Cong Viettel drew 1–1 with Melbourne Victory at Hanoi’s Hàng Đẫy Stadium in their AFC Champions League Two 2026–27 Group E opener. Ribamar equalized after Clarismario’s opener and was named player of the match.
VFF have named 29 players for Vietnam’s U17 camp starting Sept. 20 ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup, retaining the Asian U17 Championship core and adding seven newcomers. Vietnam plan to train in West Asia before travelling to Qatar, where they are in Group G with Mali, Belgium and New Zealand.
Dong Nai lost 0–3 to CAHN on 20 September 2026. Find the post-match report, match details and the preserved original announcement.
Vietnam’s women lost 0-8 to Japan in their second group-stage match at the 2026 Asian Games. They will face Thailand on Sept. 21 for a chance to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
The 2026–27 SACOMBANK National Cup qualifying round will feature 11 ties from Sept. 18 to Oct. 6, with V.League 1 clubs facing First Division sides. Quy Nhon United–Ho Chi Minh City is the earliest match, while Hanoi FC host SHB Da Nang on Sept. 20.
The original Dong Nai–CAHN preview for 20 September is preserved, with the 0–3 result and post-match report added.
Official VPF highlights of Hoàng Anh Gia Lai v Hải Phòng in LPBank V.League 1 2026/27.
Official VPF highlights of Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh v Thành Phố Đồng Nai in LPBank V.League 1 2026/27.
VnExpress reports that FIFA has barred Cong An Ha Noi from registering new players for three transfer windows, through the end of the 2027-28 season. A VnExpress source linked the ban to a financial dispute with Andrey Ramos; CAHN is negotiating in hope of an earlier lifting.
CAHN lost 1-4 to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite opener in Japan. Coach Mano Polking said mistakes were punished and the club will host Kashima Antlers at Hang Day Stadium on October 13, 2026, at 19:15 Vietnam time.
Song Lam Nghe An, Cong An Ha Noi and Ninh Binh remain perfect after the second round of the 2026/27 V.League 1 season, according to VPF.
Official VPF highlights of Bắc Ninh v Công An TP.HCM in LPBank V.League 1 2026/27.
Official VPF highlights of Thể Công-Viettel v Công An Hà Nội in LPBank V.League 1 2026/27.
The teams drew 0–0 at Bà Rịa in the 2026/27 First Division opener. VPF recorded a goalless first half and 800 spectators.
Doan Ngoc Tan expects to miss about four weeks after a challenge by Doan Van Hau during The Cong's 1-0 defeat to Cong An Ha Noi on September 10. He said an examination found swelling around the ankle ligaments.
Cong An Ha Noi beat The Cong Viettel 1-0 in the second round of the 2026/27 V.League after Stefan Mauk scored in stoppage time. The result gave Mano Polking's side six points from two matches and kept them top of the table, according to VPF.
Doan Van Hau was sent off during Cong An Ha Noi's 1-0 win over The Cong at Hang Day on September 10. VnExpress reports that it was the defender's first dismissal in his professional career.
Official VPF highlights of Công An Hà Nội's 2–0 win over Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh in Round 1 of LPBank V.League 1 2026/27 on 5 September 2026.
Official VPF highlights of Thành Phố Đồng Nai's 0–2 defeat to Thể Công Viettel in Round 1 of LPBank V.League 1 2026/27 on 4 September 2026.
The Cong Viettel and Cong An Ha Noi both have three points before their September 10 meeting at Hang Day. The second-round schedule also pits early leaders against one another and gives winless teams a chance to recover.
Công An TP.HCM beat Hanoi 3–1 at Bình Dương Stadium on 5 September. Tiến Linh, Quốc Cường and Jason Cummings scored for the home side.
Công An Hà Nội opened the 2026/27 V.League season with a 2–0 win at Hàng Đẫy on 5 September. Leo Artur scored early and Alan sealed the result late on.
Ninh Binh came from behind at Lach Tray on 5 September. Lucao scored three and Le Phat one as Chu Dinh Nghiem faced his former club.
Thanh Nien reported on 6 September that Nguyen Duc Thuy completed VND7.5 billion in bonuses, covering team and individual payments.
SLNA took three points in Vinh on 6 September. Bac Ninh went down to ten men before half-time, and Bruno’s 71st-minute penalty decided the match.
Nam Dinh won 4–0 at Thien Truong on 6 September in the V.League 2026/27 opener. Ezequiel scored twice, with Romulo and Xuan Son also on target.
Watch FPT Bóng Đá Việt’s recording of the award ceremony at Hàng Đẫy after Công An Hà Nội’s Super Cup victory.
Watch FPT Bóng Đá Việt’s highlights of the 30 August National Super Cup at Hàng Đẫy.
CAHN beat Công An TP.HCM 5–0 at Hàng Đẫy on 30 August 2026 to win the 2025/26 National Super Cup. Alan scored twice.
