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Vietnam and Indonesia to face off in 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage

Vietnam and Indonesia to face off in 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage

Vietnam and Indonesia have been put in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Cup following a draw held in Jakarta on Thursday.
Malaysian naturalized striker considers retirement at 30 following FIFA ban

Malaysian naturalized striker considers retirement at 30 following FIFA ban

Chinese automobile entrepreneur retracts pledge to give each player a car after football team's win

Chinese automobile entrepreneur retracts pledge to give each player a car after football team's win

China eliminate Thailand from U23 Asian Cup as 4 quarterfinal matches revealed

China eliminate Thailand from U23 Asian Cup as 4 quarterfinal matches revealed

The 2026 U23 Asian Cup has entered its knockout stage with eight teams, Vietnam, Jordan, Japan, UAE, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Australia and China, securing their places in the highly anticipated quarterfinals.
January 15, 2026 | 09:01 am GMT+7
Everyday style of Vietnam's rising football star Nguyen Dinh Bac

Everyday style of Vietnam's rising football star Nguyen Dinh Bac

Forward Nguyen Dinh Bac, a rising star of Vietnamese football in the U23 Asian Cup and the 33rd SEA Games, has captivated fans with his minimalist everyday fashion sense.
January 15, 2026 | 07:41 am GMT+7
Cristiano Ronaldo set to sell $40M super villa intended for life after retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo set to sell $40M super villa intended for life after retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly prepared to sell his newly completed £30 million (US$40.6 million) super villa in Cascais, Portugal, after privacy concerns led the football superstar to reconsider his retirement plans.
January 15, 2026 | 06:45 am GMT+7
Billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz scrubs Beckham family from social media after husband Brooklyn cuts ties with parents

Billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz scrubs Beckham family from social media after husband Brooklyn cuts ties with parents

Actress Nicola, the daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz, has wiped all traces of the Beckham family from her social media, a move that follows reports that her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, has blocked his parents and siblings.
January 15, 2026 | 06:04 am GMT+7
UAE hold Syria to 1-1 draw to secure U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal clash against Vietnam

UAE hold Syria to 1-1 draw to secure U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal clash against Vietnam

The United Arab Emirates booked their place in the U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals after a tense 1-1 draw with Syria on Tuesday night, a result that proved just enough to send the Gulf side through at Syria’s expense.
January 14, 2026 | 09:05 am GMT+7
New Indonesia coach Herdman targets 2030 World Cup

New Indonesia coach Herdman targets 2030 World Cup

New Indonesia coach John Herdman on Tuesday targeted qualification for the 2030 World Cup, warning there were no more excuses.
January 14, 2026 | 07:43 am GMT+7
Indonesian issues lifetime bans on 2 football players following violence during matches

Indonesian issues lifetime bans on 2 football players following violence during matches

Indonesian football has taken the unprecedented step of permanently banning two players following a series of violent incidents that have left the nation's domestic leagues in an alarming state.
January 13, 2026 | 07:47 pm GMT+7
Media praise Vietnam's historic breakthrough for Southeast Asian football at U23 Asian Cup

Media praise Vietnam's historic breakthrough for Southeast Asian football at U23 Asian Cup

Regional media outlets have showered praise on Vietnam for achieving a historic perfect record in the group stage of the U23 Asian Cup 2026 following their victory over hosts Saudi Arabia.
January 13, 2026 | 04:08 pm GMT+7
Jordan thank Vietnam after reaching U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Jordan thank Vietnam after reaching U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Jordan team members shook hands with Vietnam players and thanked them for defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0, which helped the West Asian side secure a quarterfinal spot at the U23 Asian Cup 2026.
January 13, 2026 | 03:08 pm GMT+7
Who will Vietnam face in the quarterfinals of U23 Asian Cup?

Who will Vietnam face in the quarterfinals of U23 Asian Cup?

After finishing top of Group A, Vietnam will meet either the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Syria in the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.
January 13, 2026 | 09:46 am GMT+7
Vietnam records first perfect group-stage run at Asian championship

Vietnam records first perfect group-stage run at Asian championship

Vietnam set several national milestones after defeating hosts Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final Group A match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, securing a historic clean sweep of the group stage.
January 13, 2026 | 06:40 am GMT+7
Vietnam eliminate hosts Saudi Arabia from U23 Asian Cup with 1-0 victory

Vietnam eliminate hosts Saudi Arabia from U23 Asian Cup with 1-0 victory

Vietnam advanced to the U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals as Group A leaders after defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0, knocking the hosts out of the tournament.
January 12, 2026 | 11:25 pm GMT+7
Vietnam predicted to get narrow defeat against Saudi Arabia in U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam predicted to get narrow defeat against Saudi Arabia in U23 Asian Cup

International sports websites suggest a closely contested final Group A match on Monday, with many predicting that host nation Saudi Arabia will secure a narrow victory over Vietnam.
January 12, 2026 | 02:55 pm GMT+7
Malaysian football leadership weighs mass resignation amid naturalization scandal

Malaysian football leadership weighs mass resignation amid naturalization scandal

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)'s leadership is considering a mass resignation to avoid a potential FIFA punishment following a major scandal involving the fraudulent naturalization of seven players.
January 12, 2026 | 09:33 am GMT+7
Thailand keep U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals hopes alive with draw against Iraq

Thailand keep U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals hopes alive with draw against Iraq

Thailand secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Iraq with a dramatic late equalizer in their second Group D match of the U23 Asian Cup, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive.
January 12, 2026 | 06:25 am GMT+7
Vietnam’s U23 Asian Cup wins surpass rest of Southeast Asia combined

Vietnam’s U23 Asian Cup wins surpass rest of Southeast Asia combined

Vietnam have secured eight victories at the U23 Asian Cup, a tally that exceeds the combined win record of all other Southeast Asian nations in the tournament’s history.
January 11, 2026 | 10:15 am GMT+7
What are the scenarios for Vietnam to advance in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026?

What are the scenarios for Vietnam to advance in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026?

Vietnam are leading Group A of the U23 Asian Cup after beating Jordan and Kyrgyzstan, yet the Southeast Asian side still need to meet certain conditions when facing hosts Saudi Arabia next week to secure their place in the quarterfinals.
January 10, 2026 | 07:13 pm GMT+7
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