The Vietnam Football Federation has decided to grant coach Diego Giustozzi's squad 600 million VND in recognition of their flawless performance in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship qualification round.
In the final match of Group E, Vietnam's futsal team defeated Lebanon 4-0, securing their place in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals with a perfect 9 points. Previously, they beat Hong Kong (China) 9-1 in their opening game and overcame China 7-2 in the second match.
Immediately after completing their mission, the Vietnam Football Federation's executive committee congratulated the entire futsal team. Notably, due to this impressive achievement, the federation decided to reward the team with 600 million VND. This is not only a recognition of their success but also an encouragement for the team to continue pursuing future goals.
According to the schedule, coach Diego Giustozzi and his team will leave China and return home at 6:30 PM on September 25. By late November or early December, the entire squad will regroup to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games, which will be held in December in Thailand.
The 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals will take place from January 27 to February 7, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tournament will be hosted at two major arenas: Indonesia Arena and Istora Gelora Bung Karno. Thus, after the SEA Games, the team will continue to focus on competing in the Asian championship.
AFC congratulates Vietnam team on qualifying for the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals The official websites of AFC and ASEAN Football have sent their congratulations to coach Diego Giustozzi and his team after they secured their place in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals with a perfect 9 points. See more