The Prime Minister has decided to commend and award an unexpected VNĐ300 million (US$11,500) to Vietnam''s men''s national football team following their outstanding achievement in successfully defending its ASEAN Huyndai Cup 2026 title.
The Việt Nam national men’s football teamsuccessfully defend their title as the champion of Southeast Asia''s premier tournament on August 26 in Hà Nội.
Southeast Asian champions Việt Nam won''t get much time to rest after their regional triumph, as they aim to prove their strength in the brand-new FIFA ASEAN Cup next month.
Vietnamese players were thirsty for the SEAN Hyundai Cup title when playing final''s first leg match against Thailand in Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.
Malaysia have home advantage while Việt Nam are really powerful when they meet in the first leg of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup semi-finals on August 16 in Kuala Lumpur.
Bắc''s nearest rivals among players still in the tournament are Ilhan Fandi Ahmad of Singapore and Paulo Josue of Malaysia who have both scored three goals apiece.
Việt Nam will host Cambodia in their final Group A match at the newly renovated Mỹ Đình Stadium on August 7, while Indonesia face hosts Singapore in a crucial encounter as the Merah Putih seek to keep their title hopes...
After the match, he said he plans to not only ditch the white clothing he wore during Việt Nam''s draw with Singapore, but also tell his wife to get rid of all of his white T-shirts!
Việt Nam are in Group B with arch-rivals Thailand in Division 1 of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, the first regional football tournament held under the global football governing body.
Kim Sang-sik said the win over Timor-Leste was only the first step on the way to the final and players should leave joy behind to prepare for the next match against Singapore.
At a press conference on July 23 in Chonburi, Thailand, midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức said Việt Nam team were ready for the campaign. The first match of the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage would be always a challenge but his...