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Head coach Kim Sang-sik has helped the Vietnamese football build a solid foundation for success at the regional level in recent times, but the real challenge for the Vietnamese national team lies on the continental stage.

Viet Nam's national football team has returned to the world’s top 100, rising to the 99th place in the latest FIFA rankings following the March 2026 FIFA Days, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Viet Nam’s national football team surged nine places to 99th in the latest FIFA world rankings released after the March 2026 FIFA international window, marking the biggest jump of any team worldwide in this update.

The Quang Ninh Provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in coordination with the Sports Authority, held the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Outstanding Archers Championship at the Quang Ninh Provincial Sports Complex on April 2.

Viet Nam beat Malaysia 3-1 at Thien Truong Stadium on March 31 evening to finish their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record of six wins from six matches.

Viet Nam delivered a vibrant showcase of culture and heritage at the 2026 Macau International Parade, captivating international audiences with traditional costumes and dynamic performances presented by the Vietnamese Overseas Association in Macau (China).

Party General Secretary To Lam said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the sports sector, ministries, agencies, the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, mass organisations, local authorities, schools, businesses and society as a whole must urgently complete the institutional framework for sports development in a modern and synchronised direction to pave the way for long-term progress.

Marking the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnamese sports sector, the Sports Authority of Viet Nam organised the programme “Glory of Vietnamese Sports” to honour outstanding coaches and athletes nationwide in 2025, and the “Youth Month – Sports Month” exchange gala at My Dinh National Stadium, Ha Noi on March 27 evening.

Exactly 80 years ago, on March 27, 1946, when the fledgling revolutionary government was facing countless challenges in combating “hunger, illiteracy, and foreign aggression”, President Ho Chi Minh wrote the call for nationwide physical exercise, published in Cuu Quoc Newspaper, with the far-sighted vision that “a strong people makes a prosperous nation”, and he himself set a shining example in physical training.

Viet Nam's national football team have climbed five places to 103rd in the latest FIFA rankings, moving closer to a return to the world’s top 100.

Nearly 17,000 people took part in the 2026 Olympic Run Day for public health and national security in Ha Noi on March 22, marking the largest edition of the event to date.

The fourth VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2026 will attract more than 13,000 runners, who will race through the country’s largest and busiest city.

Viet Nam has named a 23-man squad for FIFA Days in March with a mix of experienced players and several new or returning faces as the team prepares for key international matches.

The Viet Nam women’s national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against Japan in their final group-stage match on March 10, thereby bringing their campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup to a close.

The presence of the team has helped strengthen cultural diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding and thereby promoting multifaceted cooperation between Viet Nam and the State of Western Australia.

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a decision to award certificates of merit to four collectives and 23 individuals selected as the nation’s most outstanding sports teams, coaches, and athletes of 2025.

Viet Nam made a dramatic start to their Group C campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, edging India 2-1 in Perth, Australia, on March 4.

The Viet Nam futsal team has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Thailand at the ASEAN Futsal Championship 2026, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).

The Viet Nam U20 women’s national team has gathered at the Viet Nam Youth Football Training Centre (VYF) in Ha Noi to gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Finals, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).

Viet Nam’s top cueist Duong Quoc Hoang claimed the 2026 Premier League Pool title in Miami, on February 23 (Viet Nam time), earning a prize of 25,000 USD and marking a significant milestone in his career.