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Half-Vietnamese footballer Maza is one to watch at the World Cup

Friday, Jun 12, 2026

Although Việt Nam aren''t playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many Vietnamese citizens are still watching the tournament with pride, as a half-Vietnamese player is taking part in the global event.

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Mexico showcases cultural identity in vibrant World Cup 2026 opening ceremony

Friday, Jun 12, 2026

Amid music, lights and roaring applause at Azteca Stadium, Mexico sent a clear message to the world: the 2026 World Cup is not only a football tournament, but a global celebration of diversity, connection and cultural exchange.

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World Cup 2026 lures fans attention through pop, culture, sports

Friday, Jun 12, 2026

The opening ceremony performance features J Balvin and Tyla ahead of the first game in Mexico at Estadio Azteca, which starts in the early hours of June 12 (Việt Nam time).

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World Cup motivates striker's football dream with Việt Nam

Thursday, Jun 11, 2026

Striker Nguyễn Xuân Son can''t wait to watch strong contenders at the FIFA World Cup 2026, a tournament he has aspired to reach with Việt Nam since obtaining Vietnamese citizenship.

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Vietnamese chess masters triumph twice at IPCA World Championship

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026

Đoàn Thu Huyền claimed the women''s rapid title with 7.5 points from nine rounds, a significant improvement on her bronze-medal finish at last year''s tournament.

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Nam tops Asian pickleball ranking

Thursday, Jun 04, 2026

Lý Hoàng Nam tops the Asian pickleball ranking following the latest release of the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating.

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Vietnamese team crowned FFWS SEA esports champion

Monday, Jun 01, 2026

The triumph marked a breakthrough moment for Vietnamese Free Fire esports, with SECRET WAG becoming the first Vietnamese squad to lift an FFWS SEA trophy on home soil. The result underscored the rising stature and growing competitiveness of Vietnam’s esports...

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GM Minh grabs place in chess at ENC 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Grandmaster Lê Tuấn Minh is the first Vietnamese representative at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 in Saudi Arabia in November.

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Việt Nam steps into global dancesport spotlight

Friday, May 29, 2026

Việt Nam will host a number of dancesport events this year within the framework of the Vietnam DanceSport Festival 2026, which will bring a huge number of dancing contestants to the country.

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VNA to deliver comprehensive, multi-platform coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

To facilitate access for clients and media partners, VNA has launched a World Cup 2026 section on its electronic portal, available from May 25 to July 31.