The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the route that the cream of the continent will have to plot if they are to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Some see it as the most overused term in sport, but I firmly believe that momentum in football is a real thing.

Viettel FC cemented top spot in the Group I of the AFC Cup after a solid 1-0 win over Phnom Penh Crown on Monday at HCM City's Thống Nhất Stadium.

Hà Nội FC coach Chun Jae-ho said his team would have to find a suitable playing style without midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải who has left for international competition.

Viettel coach Bae Ji-won hopes his team will take their second win in the AFC Cup when they face Phnom Penh Crown of Cambodia today in a Group I fixture at the Thống Nhất Stadium in HCM City.

Young star Phan Tuấn Tài will have the opportunity to shine in the national premier league after his outstanding performance at the 31st Southeast Asian Games and AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Viettel FC started their AFC Cup campaign flourishingly, thrashing Laos’ Young Elephants at the Thống Nhất Stadium on Friday.

After the departure of number one star Nguyễn Quang Hải, Hà Nội FC coach Chun Jae-ho is keen on keeping his remaining key players for the V.League 1 that will return this Sunday.

In an interview with VnExpress, coach Gong Oh-kyun talked U23 Asian Cup, his football philosophy and the importance of creating a foundation for young players in Vietnam to develop.

Many of the European managers plying their trade in the UK have been calling for a winter break in the season anyway. And although to some extent, that’s exactly what they’ve got, many of the top players will still be taking part in the World Cup.