Following the national team’s 4-1 victory over Laos, Vietnamese striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh was voted the best player of the match. While he appreciated the recognition, his thoughts quickly turned to the upcoming confrontation with Indonesia.

Vietnam’s national football team started their journey at the 2024 ASEAN Championship with a 4 - 1 win against Laos at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on December 10.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad has gone from underdogs to favorites for the ASEAN Cup 2024 title, with strong preparation and a revitalized lineup.

FIFA has officially recognized the ASEAN Cup as an international tournament, elevating Southeast Asia’s top football competition to new heights.

Thanks to a rise in FIFA’s rankings, Vietnam secured a top seed position in the Asian Cup final qualifiers, marking a significant advantage for coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad.

Vietnam rose to 116th in the FIFA rankings, benefitting from the poor performance of nearby-ranked teams, as the team gears up for the ASEAN Cup.

Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son has officially met FIFA and AFF requirements to represent Vietnam, potentially debuting in the AFF Cup 2024.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik has set his sights on the AFF Cup title, promising to sing Vietnam’s national anthem and celebrate enthusiastically if the team emerges victorious.

Vietnamese goalkeeper Filip Nguyen has topped the list of Vietnamese footballers with the highest market value at EUR550,000, according to renowned German football site Transfermarkt.

The Vietnamese national football team has begun a 10-day training camp in South Korea, focusing on tactical refinement and cold-weather adaptation for the 2024 AFF Cup.

Coach Kim is still providing opportunities for certain young players, including Bùi Vĩ Hào, Khuất Văn Khang, Nguyễn Văn Trường, and Nguyễn Quốc Việt.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has been awarded the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football, acknowledging its outstanding contributions to community-based youth football in 2024.

The Vietnamese Golden Ball Awards is one of the most prestigious titles in a player’s career.

With a record of only 5 wins in 19 matches since June 2023, the idea of Park Hang Seo returning to the helm of Vietnam’s football team has gained traction among hopeful fans.

Despite recent challenges, Coach Kim Sang Sik assures fans of Vietnam’s strong bid for the AFF Cup 2024 final.

Club chairman Doan Nguyen Duc maintains HAGL’s integrity, addressing FIFA’s transfer ban and the unfounded allegations by former player Martin Dzilah.

A 1-1 draw against Yemen ensured Vietnam's U17 team a place in the 2025 U17 Asian Cup, with strong performances from the squad and tactical leadership by Coach Cristiano Roland.

FIFA has imposed an indefinite international transfer ban on HAGL after the club was found to have violated terms in a legal dispute with foreign player Martin Dzilah.

The Vietnam national football team has dropped to its lowest FIFA ranking since 2017, while Thailand has climbed to its highest position in 16 years, reaching 96th place.

Geovane Magno, the former striker for Saigon FC currently playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, is applying for Vietnamese citizenship.