FIFA President congratulates HCMC Women's Club I on winning the 2025 championship

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a congratulatory letter to Vietnam Football Federation President Tran Quoc Tuan and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Football Club I after the team won the 2025 National Women's Football Championship. The letter acknowledged the persistent efforts of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Football Club I and the Vietnam Football Federation's support for women's football.

Message from the FIFA President

In the letter, Gianni Infantino emphasized: “The tireless efforts and achievements of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I throughout the season have paid off, bringing home this important title. Congratulations to each member of the team and the club for this great achievement.”

The FIFA chief also thanked the Vietnam Football Federation and its President Tran Quoc Tuan for their support, efforts and continuous dedication to the development of Vietnamese women's football, and expressed his hope to meet with Vietnam Football Federation President Tran Quoc Tuan again soon.

Recognition from world football and the status of champions

This is a special congratulation from the FIFA President, showing the recognition of world football for the continuous efforts of Vietnamese women's football in general and Ho Chi Minh City Club I in particular.

The 2025 national championship title continues to affirm the leading position of the Ho Chi Minh City I women's football team, a club with a rich tradition and great contributions to the development of women's football in the country.

Stepping stone for continental campaign

From November 13-19, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi and her team will participate in matches in Group A, AFC Champions League 2025/26 group stage at home. According to the letter's content, the FIFA President's encouragement is a significant mental boost for Huynh Nhu and her teammates to aim for good results in the continental arena.

Last season's background

Last season, Ho Chi Minh City Club I reached the semi-finals of the continental tournament and stopped before the reigning champion Wuhan Jiangda. This achievement created a foundation of experience for the team before entering the AFC Champions League 2025/26 journey.

Brief highlights

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a letter of congratulations to the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I on winning the 2025 national championship and thanked the Vietnam Football Federation.
• Ho Chi Minh City I affirms the leading position of Vietnamese women's football at club level.
• The team will compete in Group A of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League at home from November 13-19.
• Last season, TP.HCM I stopped in the semi-finals against Wuhan Jiangda.