Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam are now among the top 20 most improved teams in the world based on FIFA rankings, according to football-ranking.com.
The two recent victories over Cambodia and Laos have propelled Vietnam team to gain nearly nine points, moving up five places to rank 109th in the world. Few teams globally have matched the impressive performance of the Vietnamese team in the FIFA rankings.
According to football-ranking.com, Vietnam are currently ranked third among the most improved teams worldwide, having gained 19 points since the last update on December 19, 2024.
The Vietnamese national team kicked off the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers with an impressive 5-0 victory over Laos at Go Dau Stadium in Binh Duong province. In a subsequent match, Malaysia secured a 2-0 win against Nepal, placing them second in Group F. Both teams are equal on points, but Vietnam hold an advantage in goal difference.
In the recent friendly match with Cambodia, Vietnam won 2-1.
Looking ahead, Vietnam’s next match is scheduled for June 10, where coach Kim Sang-sik’s team will face Malaysia. This match will be crucial in determining which teams from the group will advance to the final round of 2027 Asian Cup./.
FIFA continues to support Vietnam in VAR referee training
Twenty-two professional referees and assistant referees, along with five non-professional referees, are participating in Vietnam’s fourth VAR (Video Assistant Referee) training course. The program is organised by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) in collaboration with FIFA.
