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The Vietnamese national team concluded the year in 98th place in the FIFA rankings, a total of 17 spots higher than regional rivals Thailand, according to the global rankings released by football’s governing body FIFA on December 23.

Vietnam lost 0 - 2 against Thailand in the first leg of the AFF Cup semifinals on December 23.

Having faced strong rivals such as Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia in the recent third 2022 World Cup qualifying round has helped Vietnam hone in skills in clashing with regional rivals like Thailand.

Vietnam thumped Cambodia 4-0 on Sunday as forward Nguyen Tien Linh’s double sent them through to the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 semifinals in an emphatic style and set up a showdown with Thailand.

A go-kart track in Hanoi's Thanh Tri District has become popular.

Defending champions Vietnam and Indonesia played out to a goalless draw in their third Group B match of the ongoing 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup in Singapore on Wednesday (Dec 15) night.

The Vietnamese team have finished their final preparations and are ready in all aspects, from spirit and health to force and tactics, before their next match against Indonesia in Group B of the ongoing 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup in Singapore.

Vietnam delivered an overwhelming performance to trounce familiar rivals Malaysia 3-0 in their second Group B match at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2022 on Sunday night, thus climbing to top of the table after two consecutive wins.

Two goals by Nguyen Cong Phuong and Phan Van Duc handed Vietnam a sweet start to their 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup journey as the reigning champions comfortably beat Laos 2-0 in their Group B opener at Singapore’s Bishan Stadium.

A coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City is attracting lots of customers who can come to enjoy coffee and play baseball at the same time.

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has announced a 30-man squad ahead of the upcoming AFF Cup 2020, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnam’s tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam toppled British player Giles Hussey in two straight sets (6-4, 6-4) on the morning of November 29 to claim the men’s singles title of the M15 Cancun tournament in Mexico, Nhan dan reported.

The Vietnamese national team will enter the AFF Cup 2020 as defending champions with a strong determination to defend their title.

Le Quang Liem, Vietnam’s leading chess player, on November 18 recorded an impressive victory over world No. 4 Armenian player Levon Aronian at the ongoing Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Tournament.

For the first time in three years, Vietnam have dropped out of the top 100 of the FIFA world rankings following their 0-1 FIFA World Cup qualifying loss to Saudi Arabia in Hanoi on November 16 evening.

Vietnam have yet to halt their losing run in the final round of the 2022 World Cup Asian Qualifiers after conceding a 1-0 defeat against Saudi Arabia at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on November 16 evening.

Vietnam will continue to work hard to get the first points on their debut in the final round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, head coach Park Hang-seo has reiterated ahead of their home clash against Saudi Arabia

Vietnam Television (VTV) has signed an agreement with Next Media Solutions JSC to air every match of the AFF Cup 2020 live.

The Vietnamese team earned two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals in the fighting, duo/show mixed, and newaza categories at the 2021 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).