News Roundup 1/12: VFF encourages and rewards Vietnam U17 team.
VFF leaders met with and encouraged the U22, women's national team, and futsal teams ahead of the SEA Games 33. The U17 Vietnam team won all their qualifying rounds, securing a place in the 2026 U17 Asian Championship finals and receiving a reward of 600 million VND. The U22 squad has finalized its roster, with Van Hau poised for a comeback.
On December 1st, the highlights of Vietnamese football revolved around encouragement from VFF leaders ahead of the SEA Games 33, the qualification for the 2026 U17 Asian Championship Finals with rewards for the Vietnam U17 team, the final squad list for the Vietnam U22 team, and signals of a potential comeback from Doan Van Hau.
VFF leaders encourage the national teams ahead of the 33rd SEA Games.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) leadership met with and encouraged the U22 team, the women's national team, and the men's futsal team before their departure for the 33rd SEA Games. Coaches Kim Sang-sik, Mai Duc Chung, and Diego Giustozzi each reported on their preparation process, affirming their determination to achieve their goals. VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan emphasized the need for focus, studying opponents, and playing fair to aim for high achievements.
Vietnam U17 defeated Malaysia 4-0, qualifying for the 2026 AFC U17 Championship.
Vietnam U17 defeated Malaysia U17 4-0, concluding the qualifying round with a perfect record: 5 wins out of 5 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding none. This result puts coach Cristiano Roland's team at the top of Group C and officially secures their place in the 2026 AFC U17 Championship Finals.
| Index | 2026 AFC U17 Asian Qualifiers |
|---|---|
| The match has been played. | 5 |
| Result | 5 wins |
| Goal | 17 |
| Conceded goal | 0 |
| Top of the list | Table C |
Southeast Asia has four representatives, and the tournament is being held in Saudi Arabia.
Thailand U17 defeated Kuwait U17 3-0 to qualify for the 2026 AFC U17 Championship. Previously, Vietnam U17 and Myanmar U17 also topped their groups after wins against Malaysia and draws against Syria. Southeast Asia will have four representatives: Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia at the tournament held in Saudi Arabia.
Vietnam U17 team receives 600 million VND in prize money.
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) awarded 600 million VND to the Vietnam U17 team after their 4-0 victory over Malaysia U17, thus completing the qualifying round with 5 wins out of 5 matches and a clean sheet. The reward is a recognition of the efforts of coach Cristiano Roland and his team.
Vietnam U22 finalizes 23-player squad, Khuất Văn Khang appointed captain.
Coach Kim Sang-sik has finalized the 23-player squad for the Vietnam U22 team at the 33rd SEA Games. Five players were dropped: Dinh Quang Kiet, Tran Thanh Trung, Nguyen Duc Viet, Le Van Ha, and Bui Vi Hao. These players were either out of form or lacked fitness after injuries. Khuat Van Khang was chosen as captain, and Dinh Bac as vice-captain. Vietnam U22 will face Laos in their opening match on December 3rd.
Doan Van Hau is close to making his return to the Hanoi Police team.
Doan Van Hau has traveled to Thailand with Hanoi Police FC to prepare for their match against Buriram United in the Shopee Cup, opening up an opportunity for his return after more than two years of injury treatment. Prior to this, he played in several friendly matches and showed signs of recovery. Van Hau's return is expected to strengthen both Hanoi Police FC and the Vietnamese national team.
The Vietnam U22 and women's national teams donated 100 million VND to flood victims.
At the sponsor announcement ceremony on the evening of November 30th, the Vietnam U22 team and the Vietnam women's national team donated 100 million VND from the 500 million VND sponsorship to support flood victims. Coach Mai Duc Chung expressed his gratitude and affirmed the teams' determination at the SEA Games 33. Both the U22 and women's teams have completed their final preparations before departing for Thailand.
