AFF President impressed with Vietnamese football: Cambodian website

Cambodia’s website sbm.news quoted President of the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) Khiev Sameth as saying he is impressed with the progress and contributions of Vietnamese football in the regional games and hoped that Vietnam will book tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
AFF President impressed with Vietnamese football: Cambodian website ảnh 1The screenshot of the article. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Cambodia’s website sbm.newsquoted President of the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) Khiev Sameth assaying he is impressed with the progress and contributions of Vietnamesefootball in the regional games and hoped that Vietnam will book tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

In an article related to the 2023 AFF annual congresstaking place in Ho Chi Minh City recently entitled "AFF President:Vietnam will book tickets to the 2026 World Cup", the Cambodian website displayed images of the Vietnam's men's and women's football teams atregional tournaments. It also shows the rankings of the World Football Federation(FIFA), with Vietnam in the leading position in the Southeast Asian region.

According to the article, the head of the regionalfootball organisation congratulated the success of the AFF annual congress and expressed his belief that Vietnam will win a place in the 2026 World Cup final.

The President praised the achievements of Vietnamesefootball, especially the women's football team participating for the first timein the 2023 World Cup. He emphasised that Vietnam is aiming for the 2026 WorldCup and hoped that the country will accomplish this goal."

In addition, he alsoappreciated the role and potential of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)with its contributions to the development of regional football. This isdemonstrated through experience and professional ability as Vietnam successfully organised many important Southeast Asian and Asian football events./.

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