Vietnam national football team set to appear in EA SPORTS FC games tied to Asian Cup 2027
Vietnam News 16:32 08/05/2026Vietnam’s national football team are expected to appear in EA SPORTS FC titles tied to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced a global licensing agreement with the video game publisher on Thursday.
Vietnam extend winning streak to 13 with victory over Malaysia, set regional record
Vietnam News 09:25 01/04/2026Vietnam extended their winning run to 13 matches with a 3-1 victory over Malaysia on Tuesday in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, setting a Southeast Asian record and climbing 10 places to 98th in FIFA’s live rankings.
Asian Cup 2027 organizers welcome Vietnam after qualification
Vietnam News 16:53 20/03/2026Organizers of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia welcomed the Vietnamese national football team after the side secured qualification.
AFC awards Vietnam 3-0 win against Malaysia, sanctions forfeit over ineligible players
Vietnam News 15:45 17/03/2026The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded 3-0 forfeits against Malaysia in their Asian Cup qualifying matches with Vietnam and Nepal after ruling the team fielded ineligible players.
No ruling yet on Malaysia eligibility case in Asian Cup qualifiers with Vietnam: AFC
Vietnam News 16:55 16/03/2026The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Malaysia would face sanctions for the illegal use of naturalized players in a match against Vietnam but has not yet announced a decision affecting results in the ongoing 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Vietnam football governing body may raise concerns if AFC ruling on Malaysia eligibility case unfair
Vietnam News 16:31 13/03/2026The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said it would raise concerns with regional and global football authorities if a ruling on an eligibility case involving Malaysia's national football team in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers is deemed unfair.
AFC raises eyebrows over delay in sanctioning Malaysia for ineligible naturalized players in case involving Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:58 12/03/2026The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is facing questions over its delay in deciding sanctions against Football Association of Malaysia for fielding ineligible naturalized players in Asian Cup qualifying matches against Vietnam and Nepal.
Vietnam’s football coach Kim Sang Sik secures automatic contract extension through 2027 Asian Cup cycle
Vietnam News 14:51 24/12/2025South Korean coach Kim Sang Sik will remain in charge of Vietnam’s national football team through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after an automatic one-year contract extension.
Vietnam’s Asian Cup 2027 hopes hinge on AFC ruling
Vietnam News 10:44 21/11/2025Vietnam’s chances of reaching the 2027 Asian Cup finals came down to an upcoming disciplinary decision by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), despite the team earning a 2-0 victory over Laos and standing second in Group F.
Vietnam’s FIFA disciplinary committee member recused from Malaysia nationality case
Vietnam News 09:03 30/09/2025A Vietnamese member of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee will not participate in proceedings involving the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), following allegations of improper naturalization of players, due to conflict-of-interest rules.
Malaysia sanctioned by FIFA over ineligible players in 4-0 win against Vietnam
Vietnam News 22:50 26/09/2025FIFA has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven players for using falsified documents to field ineligible footballers in a 4-0 win over Vietnam during the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers in June.
Vietnam may host both Asian Cup qualifiers against Nepal as protests persist in Kathmandu
Vietnam News 14:52 11/09/2025The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has asked Vietnam if they are willing to host both legs of their upcoming 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers against Nepal, amid ongoing protests in Kathmandu and concerns over stadium readiness, a Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) official said.