General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam called for closer cooperation with FIFA in developing football infrastructure, human resources and international competitions during a reception for FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Ha Noi on August 26.

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.

With an unprecedented “treble” and a record seven national teams qualifying for the Asian Championship finals, the Vietnamese football has not only affirmed its No. 1 position in the region but also laid a solid foundation to rise step by step in a new era.