That was the affirmation from Vietnam Football Federation President Tran Quoc Tuan in an interview with VietNamNet on the first day of 2026. Tran Quoc Tuan: It is clear that the achievements of Vietnamese football have shown stability in recent years. Could you elaborate on the development strategy the Vietnam Football Federation has implemented over the years and in the coming period? Improving the quality of domestic leagues, persisting with youth development and accelerating international integration and cooperation are key pillars of sustainable growth for Vietnamese football. The World Cup serves as a guiding compass for VFF in its commitment to the sustainable development of Vietnamese football.

Source: VietNamNet News February 18, 2026 15:59 UTC