AFC sends a special message to VFF and the Vietnamese national team.

The President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sent his best wishes to Vietnamese football, expressing his hope for success in 2026.

AFC President: Hopes for a strong and lasting partnership with VFF.

On the occasion of welcoming the New Year 2026, AFC President Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa sent a New Year's greeting letter to the President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Tran Quoc Tuan, expressing his appreciation and desire to further strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two organizations in the future.

In the letter, the AFC President expressed his pleasure in sending the VFF President his warmest greetings and best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.

AFC President Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan

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Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa hopes that 2026 will bring VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan good health, joy, and success, not only in his personal life but also in his leadership, management, and promotion of the development of Vietnamese football.

The AFC President also emphasized the importance of unity and stability in the joint effort to build a stronger and brighter future for Asian football. Accordingly, the AFC wishes to continue to work alongside the VFF in football development programs and projects, thereby contributing to improving professional quality and strengthening the position and image of Vietnamese football in the regional and continental arenas.

Expectations for a breakthrough in Asian football.

Looking ahead to 2026, AFC President Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa affirmed that this will be a pivotal year with a series of major events for continental and world football, most notably the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the 2026 World Cup, and strategic reforms aimed at promoting the sustainable development of Asian football.

In a letter to the leaders of member federations as 2025 draws to a close and 2026 approaches, AFC President Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa assessed that 2025 will see significant progress in Asian football across many aspects.

The AFC has officially launched its new brand identity with the message "Connecting Asia through the Power of Football," and has successfully implemented a series of revolutionary reforms to its club and national team competitions.

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Highlights include the launch of new tournaments such as the AFC Champions League Elite, AFC Champions League 2, AFC Women's Champions League, and AFC Challenge League, along with the return of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup. These initiatives have opened a new chapter for Asian football, clearly demonstrating the AFC's commitment to professional excellence, expanding playing opportunities, and promoting inclusion.

Entering 2026, Asian football is expected to continue its breakthrough with a series of major events. Numerous youth tournaments and futsal development activities at all levels will be organized across the continent.

This is considered a crucial foundation in the roadmap towards FIFA World Cup tournaments, contributing to the discovery and training of talent and ensuring a sustainable future for Asian football.

In particular, the FIFA World Cup 2026, the biggest sporting event on the planet, will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, featuring Asian teams on the world's largest football stage, carrying the expectations of billions of fans in the region.

Simultaneously, according to the AFC President, preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup will also enter a crucial phase, promising to create another important milestone in the development of men's national team football in Asia.

The AFC is also promoting plans to launch a tournament modeled after the Nations League, aiming to reshape the national team competition system towards a more competitive, systematic, and meaningful approach.

The AFC President emphasized that all achievements were made possible thanks to the significant contributions of member federations, players, coaches, referees, volunteers, partners, and fans. He expressed his appreciation for the dedication, professionalism, and belief of all parties in the shared vision of Asian football.

With a spirit of unity, progress, and diversity, 2026 is expected to be a true celebration of Asian football, contributing to taking regional football to new heights and continuing to spread the values ​​of hope, opportunity, and connection to future generations.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/afc-gui-thong-diep-dac-biet-den-vff-va-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-185251229172050818.htm