Sport

01/04/2026

48-team lineup for 2026 World Cup confirmed

[VOVWORLD] - World Cup 2026 qualification came to a close on Wednesday after Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff and became the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament.

48-team lineup for 2026 World Cup confirmed
30/03/2026

Vietnamese in Singapore join community sports event

(VOVWORLD) -The Hung Vuong Open 2026 (HVO 2026) kicked off on Sunday in Singapore, marking a decade of being an indispensable "community heritage" for over 33,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Singapore.

Vietnamese in Singapore join community sports event
23/03/2026

Vietnam climb 5 places in FIFA rankings

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam have risen five places to 103rd in the latest FIFA rankings with 1,213.62 points, the team’s highest ranking since reaching 94th place in December 2023.

Vietnam climb 5 places in FIFA rankings
04/03/2026

NYC marks 100 days until FIFA World Cup 2026

(VOVWORLD) - New York City illuminated its iconic Empire State Building on Tuesday to mark 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 and showcased the three mascots at this year's tournament - Maple, representing Canada, Clutch of the US, and Zayu of Mexico.

NYC marks 100 days until FIFA World Cup 2026
02/03/2026

Iran unlikely to play in FIFA World Cup 2026

(VOVWORLD) - The president of Iran’s soccer federation Mehdi Taj said on Sunday that he did not know if the national team could play World Cup matches in the United States, adding that the final decision rests with the relevant sports authorities.

Iran unlikely to play in FIFA World Cup 2026
31/01/2026

Eat smart, play better pickleball

(VOVWORLD) - Pickleball may be easy to pick up, but playing well from the first point to the last requires more than just skills. With the sport going viral and attracting players of all ages, knowing what to eat, when to eat, and how to stay properly hydrated has become increasingly important. In today’s Doctor at Home, we speak with Alice Nguyen, a sports nutritionist at Evolve Clinic in Ho Chi Minh City, about practical nutrition strategies that help pickleball players maintain energy, recover faster, and enjoy the game without burnout.

Eat smart, play better pickleball