VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan highlighted Vietnam’s progress in women’s football since its international integration in 1997. The national women's team has claimed three ASEAN titles, eight SEA Games gold medals, reached the quarter-finals of the Asian Games, and made a historic debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. At the club level, Ho Chi Minh City's team reached the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Champions League.
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Tuan underlined the need for a long-term, comprehensive strategy to sustain this momentum, supported by the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), UEFA, and AFC. He affirmed the VFF’s commitment to working closely with its partners to turn the strategy into reality.
The strategy focuses on professionalizing women’s football at all levels, from domestic competitions and clubs to the national team, enhancing match quality, inspiring younger generations, developing female coaches and referees, building a strong brand to attract sponsorship, increasing media coverage, and promoting school football for girls.
Key targets include qualification for the 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cups, the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the participation of three clubs in the 2028 AFC Women’s Champions League, with at least one aiming to reach the semi-finals by 2030.
A FIFA representative praised the VFF’s clear vision and strong potential, noting that the strategy would create more opportunities for women and girls in the sport and beyond.
Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Le Thi Hoang Yen described the strategy as a critical step towards building a professional and sustainable women’s football ecosystem. She expressed her confidence that continued support from the FIFA, UEFA, and AFC would help elevate Vietnam’s women’s football to new heights.
Source: VNA