FIFA and AFF impressed by the achievements of Vietnamese football

26/12/2025 14:48:00 soccer

Representatives from FIFA and AFF expressed strong admiration for the outstanding successes of Vietnamese football in 2025, while also offering direct encouragement and support at the 2025 Annual Congress of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), held on the morning of December 26.

Ms. Gayathry Chandra Mohan, FIFA’s Director of Member Associations Development, emphasized the prominent leadership role of VFF in the Southeast Asian region. According to her, this effective leadership has generated clear and positive impacts on the development of Vietnam’s national teams.

Ms. Gayathry Chandra Mohan – FIFA’s Director of Member Associations Development (center) at the VFF Annual Congress. Photo: VFF

At the regional level, Vietnamese football currently ranks second in Southeast Asia on the FIFA rankings and is not far from reaching the top spot. On the Asian scale, despite facing many challenges ahead, FIFA representatives affirmed that with existing plans and continuous efforts, Vietnamese football is progressing faster than expected.

Ms. Gayathry Chandra Mohan also praised the role of VFF President Trần Quốc Tuấn, who concurrently serves as Chairman of the AFC Competitions Committee. She noted this as clear evidence of Mr. Trần Quốc Tuấn’s significant status and influence in Asian football as well as globally. His leadership has created tangible value and made important contributions to the recent successes of Vietnam’s teams.

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