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Vietnam's Le Thi Ly and Ha Thi Phuong selected as World Cup referees

They are part of a select group of 38 officials for the competition.

Vietnam football team lost to Iraq: A regrettable defeat

The 1-3 loss to Iraq left many regrets as the home team did not play to their full potential, and coach Kim Sang Sik and his team gained few lessons for the future.

Vietnam exit World Cup qualifiers after loss to Iraq

Outclassed and outmatched. The best way to describe Vietnam in their final match against Iraq in the second round of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Coach Kim Sang Sik: Vietnam poised for surprise in Iraq

Coach Kim Sang Sik exudes confidence ahead of Vietnam's pivotal clash against Iraq in the Group F finale of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Vietnamese players arrive in Iraq, ready for World Cup qualifying showdown

After more than 10 hours of travel, the Vietnam national football team arrived at Basra International Airport, ready for their away match against Iraq.

Vietnamese referee called to manage World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been selected by FIFA, the global governing body of football, to officiate in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

2026 World Cup’s Asian qualifiers: Vietnam beat Philippines 2-0

Vietnam beat the Philippines 2-0 in their opening match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, the Philippines on November 16.

Vietnam leave for 2026 World Cup qualifier with the Philippines

Coach Philippe Troussier and his players left Hanoi for Manila, the Philippines, on November 13 to prepare for a match of the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Asian section.

Vietnamese referee called to manage World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been selected by FIFA, the global governing body of football, to officiate in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

Qatari referee to officiate Vietnam match against Iraq

Referee Al Marri Abdulla of Qatar is set to take charge of the upcoming fixture between Vietnam and Iraq in the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the game being held on November 21 at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi.

Indonesia to be Vietnam's last rival at 2026 World Cup qualifiers

After beating Brunei 6-0 in the first qualifying round played on October 17, Indonesia will be in the second qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, in the same group with Vietnam.

Vietnamese footballer honoured at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Local player Tran Thi Thu led the way in term of blocks made per 90 minutes at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which concluded in Australia and New Zealand on August 20.

VN Football Federation thanks fans after historic World Cup

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has sent their heartfelt thanks to the fans who accompanied the Vietnamese women’s team on their historic journey at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

VN women's football team receives VND18 billion in rewards after World Cup

Coach Mai Duc Chung and his players received nearly VND18 billion in bonuses after the 2023 World Cup.

Vietnam bid farewell to 2023 Women's World Cup with 7-0 loss to Netherlands

Vietnam said goodbye to the 2023 Women's World Cup after a 7-0 hammering by the Netherlands in the final match of Group E on August 1.

Kim Thanh among best goalkeepers at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Vietnamese player Tran Thi Kim Thanh is currently ranked second position among the goalkeepers competing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand.

Vietnam out of World Cup after loss to Portugal

The Vietnam national women's football team is out of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after a 2-0 loss against Portugal on Thursday in Hamilton, New Zealand.

World Cup 2026 qualifying draw: Vietnam placed in "advantageous" group

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on July 27 conducted the official draw ceremonies of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 and Round 2 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

Int'l media praise Vietnamese women footballers in 2023 World Cup

The FIFA said the Vietnamese women's national team may not have advanced past the group stage, but their players can be proud of their efforts in their first World Cup appearance.

Hai Yen picked as one of top 50 players to watch at 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

The world's largest football news website GOAL has picked Vietnamese forward Hai Yen as one of the top 50 players to watch at the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand.