" The Vietnam Football Federation apologizes to domestic football fans because the achievements of the Vietnamese team in the past have not met the set goals, and hopes that fans will continue to place their trust and support in Vietnamese football in general and the national football teams in particular ," the VFF's homepage posted an apology to fans after the loss to Indonesia.
On the evening of March 26, the Vietnamese team lost 0-3 to the Indonesian team. The chance for Hung Dung and his teammates to continue in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is not much left. The Vietnamese team ranked 3rd, 4 points behind the Indonesian team when the group stage only has 2 matches left.
VFF apologizes to fans.
Immediately after the return match between the Vietnam national team and the Indonesia national team, in the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asia, VFF and head coach Philippe Troussier met to discuss the working process as head coach of the Vietnam national team and the Vietnam U23 team. At the meeting, VFF and head coach of the Vietnam national team - Mr. Philippe Troussier came to an agreement to terminate the contract from March 26, 2024.
Coach Philippe Troussier thanked the players, clubs, VFF and fans for their support and encouragement. Coach Philippe Troussier also apologized to Vietnamese fans because the team's performance did not meet expectations.
The VFF homepage wrote: " For its part, VFF acknowledges the efforts and contributions of Mr. Philipe Troussier in the recent past, when he always worked with a high sense of responsibility and professionalism in his work. VFF wishes him and his family good health and happiness ."
In more than 1 year leading the Vietnam national team and U23 Vietnam, Coach Troussier did not leave much of an impression. The French coach lost in the semi-finals of the 32nd SEA Games. He and his students suffered 3 defeats in the group stage of the 2023 Asian Cup. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Vietnam team lost 3/4 matches.
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