Vietnam defeated Indonesia 4-1 in the third-place playoff to secure bronze at the 2026 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship.

Vietnam women’s futsal team secure SEA bronze.

Indonesia struck first through Nisman in the 21st minute of the second half, but Vietnam responded swiftly. Thanh Ngan equalised before Thuy Trang and Bien Thi Hang scored in quick succession to turn the game around.

Indonesia’s late power-play gamble backfired, with Phuong Anh sealing the 4-1 win with a long-range effort into an empty net.

Under the helm of coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang, Vietnam closed the tournament on a high note, taking home a well-earned bronze medal.

Vietnamese men’s futsal team enters world’s Top 20 in FIFA rankings

With the new standing, Vietnam now rank fourth in Asia, behind only Iran (5th worldwide), Thailand (11th) and Japan (13th).

 

Vietnam drawn in Group B at 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

Vietnam, ranked 26th in the world and seeded in Pot 2 by FIFA’s August 29 rankings, landed in a challenging Group B with familiar rivals: 2022 runners-up Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon. Vietnam shares Pot 2 with powerhouses Uzbekistan (19th), Afghanistan (33rd) and Iraq (41st), making for competitive group-stage fixtures right from the start.

 

Viet Nam men’s futsal team triumphs 3-2 over Kuwait

The Viet Nam men’s futsal team secured a 3-2 victory over Kuwait in the match held on September 12 (Viet Nam time).

 

Viet Nam advance to quarterfinals of AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025

The Vietnamese women's futsal team secured a 3-0 victory against the Philippines on May 9 in their second Group B match, becoming the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025.