Infantino thanks VFF, praises HCMC Women's Club I for winning 12 consecutive seasons
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a letter of thanks to VFF and President Tran Quoc Tuan, congratulating Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I on winning the national championship for the 12th consecutive time, and expressed his wish to meet soon to discuss the development direction of Vietnamese football.
The letter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and President Tran Quoc Tuan acknowledged the efforts for women's football, and congratulated Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I on completing the 12th consecutive national championship in the 2025 season. Mr. Infantino also expressed his wish to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan again soon to continue discussing the development direction of Vietnamese football.
Infantino thanks VFF and hopes to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan soon
In the letter, the head of FIFA acknowledged the VFF’s continuous efforts in investing in and accompanying women’s football. He said he looked forward to meeting President Tran Quoc Tuan again in the near future to continue discussing the development orientation of Vietnamese football.
Ho Chi Minh City I and the standard of stability: 12 consecutive championships
HCM City Women's Club I received special congratulations from the FIFA President after defending the national title for the 12th consecutive time. The message is quoted in the letter:
“The efforts and impressive achievements of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I in the 2025 season have been duly rewarded. Congratulations to the entire coaching staff, players and fans for this wonderful title.”
The series of 12 consecutive championships affirms the position of TP.HCM I as a symbol of stability, bravery and professionalism of Vietnamese women's football.
Continental mark of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I
Not only dominating domestically, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi and her team also made their mark on the continental arena when reaching the semi-finals of the 2024-2025 Asian Women's Champions League, a milestone considered a historic step forward for Vietnamese women's football on the regional map.
Milestones recorded
- Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I: 12th consecutive national championship (2025 season).
- Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I: into the semi-finals of the 2024–2025 Asian Women's Champions League.
- Vietnam women's team: won a ticket to the 2026 Asian Cup finals in Australia.
- Vietnam U20 Women: Participate in the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Championship in Thailand.
Impact: FIFA recognition and long-term motivation
The letter from the FIFA President is not only a congratulatory letter, but also a recognition from world football for Vietnam’s progress at the club and national team levels. This spirit of encouragement is valuable as a commitment to accompany at the policy level, creating more motivation for teams and players to continue pursuing the goal of reaching the continental level.
From the 12-season championship streak of Ho Chi Minh City I to the tickets to the 2026 Asian Finals, the above milestones outline a consistent development trajectory. In that context, Mr. Gianni Infantino's message becomes an important spiritual support for the next journey of Vietnamese women's football.
