For the first time, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) signs contracts with supervisors and referees: Vietnamese football is becoming more professional.

After five days of work, the training program for supervisors and referees of the 2026 national non-professional football leagues has officially concluded.

62 out of 63 referees meet the requirements of the VFF.

Attending the closing ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Van Phu – General Secretary of VFF, Head of the Training Organizing Committee; Mr. Dang Thanh Ha – Head of the VFF Referee Committee, along with representatives from various departments, instructors, supervisors and referees.

VFF General Secretary speaks at the closing ceremony.

Photo: VFF

Signing of contracts between VFF and supervisors and referees.

In the physical fitness test held on the morning of December 11th, 62 out of 63 referees (98.41%) passed the professional requirements to continue officiating in the 2026 season.

In the physical fitness test held on the morning of December 11th, 62 out of 63 referees (98.41%) passed the professional requirements to continue officiating in the 2026 season.

On behalf of the teaching staff, Mr. Dang Thanh Ha reported on the training results, emphasizing that the program focused on analyzing many real-life situations from the 2025 season, thereby helping referees learn from experience and improve their handling skills in the new season. The training course also organized practical sessions on the field to review skills and fully update all trainees on the adjustments to the rules of the game.

VFF Referee Committee Chairman Dang Thanh Ha congratulates the members.

Young referees

Speaking at the closing ceremony, VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu highly appreciated the spirit of participation in the training course by the supervisors and referees, and emphasized the VFF's expectations for the 2026 season. On December 14th, the 2026 U.19 National Championship will kick off, initiating a series of tournaments at the U.16, U.17, U.19, U.21 levels, and beyond. The VFF General Secretary hoped that the referees would demonstrate decisiveness, accuracy, and impartiality in every match; and that the supervisors would perform their professional roles well, contributing to ensuring the quality and prestige of the tournaments in the new season.

An important part of the program was the signing of contracts between the VFF and supervisors and referees before officially assigning them the task of officiating national football leagues.

This initiative not only has legal significance but also demonstrates the trust and commitment of the VFF to supporting the supervisory and refereeing teams in building a fair, transparent, and professional competition environment.

At the end of the program, representatives from the VFF presented certificates and official badges to the supervisors and referees who had completed the training course.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lan-dau-tien-vff-ky-hop-dong-voi-giam-sat-va-trong-tai-bong-da-viet-nam-chuyen-nghiep-185251211221051604.htm