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Vietnam's regression under Philippe Troussier

Vietnam's regression under Philippe Troussier

During Philippe Troussier's 394-day tenure, Vietnam underwent a disappointing SEA Games campaign, lost all three Asian Cup games, dropped in FIFA rankings, and nearly lost all hope in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Five-goal Australia, Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying

Five-goal Australia, Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying

Australia and Iraq were in rampant goalscoring form on Tuesday as they both cruised into the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Son Heung-min's South Korea are on the brink of joining them after beating Thailand.
March 26, 2024 | 08:08 am PT
Son Heung-min scores as South Korea beat Thailand 3-0 in World Cup qualifying

Son Heung-min scores as South Korea beat Thailand 3-0 in World Cup qualifying

Son Heung-min scored as South Korea eased to a 3-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday, taking them closer to the next round of World Cup qualification in Asia.
March 26, 2024 | 08:04 am PT
Pundit slams coach Troussier's lack of game plan in Vietnam's defeat to Indonesia

Pundit slams coach Troussier's lack of game plan in Vietnam's defeat to Indonesia

Pundit Doan Minh Xuong said Indonesia did not have anything special up their sleeve, but Vietnam's lack of game plan and inappropriate player selection led to their defeat at the World Cup qualifier Thursday.
March 22, 2024 | 04:14 pm PT
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue

North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
March 22, 2024 | 03:25 pm PT
Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win

Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win

Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.
March 21, 2024 | 03:53 am PT
New coach urges China to 'play with passion' in World Cup qualifiers

New coach urges China to 'play with passion' in World Cup qualifiers

New China coach Branko Ivankovic said Wednesday that his men must "play with passion" as they embark on two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Singapore.
March 20, 2024 | 01:42 am PT
Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup

Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup

Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang.
March 18, 2024 | 07:37 pm PT
Junya Ito left out of Japan squad amid sexual assault claim

Junya Ito left out of Japan squad amid sexual assault claim

Junya Ito was on March 14 left out of Japan's squad to face North Korea home and away in World Cup qualifiers the next two weeks, a month after he exited the Asian Cup over sexual assault allegations.
March 13, 2024 | 11:58 pm PT
Indonesia call up 10 naturalized players for World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam

Indonesia call up 10 naturalized players for World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam

Indonesia have called up 28 players, including 10 naturalized athletes, in preparation for two matches against Vietnam in the 2026 World Cup second qualifying round later this month.
March 8, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
Indonesia wary of stacked Vietnam squad at World Cup qualifier

Indonesia wary of stacked Vietnam squad at World Cup qualifier

Indonesia assistant coach Nova Arianto believes Vietnam will be more formidable than they were at the 2023 Asian Cup earlier this year now that key players have returned from injury.
March 7, 2024 | 08:15 pm PT
Indonesia can set record for number of naturalized players in Vietnam clash

Indonesia can set record for number of naturalized players in Vietnam clash

Indonesia may call up at least eight naturalized players for the two matches against Vietnam in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March.
March 6, 2024 | 07:00 pm PT
Tickets for Indonesia-Vietnam World Cup qualifier clash in high demand

Tickets for Indonesia-Vietnam World Cup qualifier clash in high demand

Indonesian newspaper Okezone reported that tickets for the World Cup qualifier game between Indonesia and Vietnam on March 21 have sold out.
March 6, 2024 | 12:18 am PT
Indonesian newspaper calls for exploiting Vietnam's 'easily provoked nature' at World Cup qualifiers

Indonesian newspaper calls for exploiting Vietnam's 'easily provoked nature' at World Cup qualifiers

Sports newspaper Bola has pointed out Vietnam's biggest weaknesses under coach Philippe Troussier before they play Indonesia over two legs in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March.
February 26, 2024 | 06:09 pm PT
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