Southern Qualifiers Begin for Vietnam's National Workers Football Championship 2026

The southern qualifying round for the 2026 Vietnam Football Championship for Workers and Civil Servants officially kicked off, bringing together 24 teams divided into six groups. This tournament is a significant annual event organized by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Tuổi Trẻ Newspaper, with technical support from the Vietnam Football Federation.

The competition, which runs from June 7 to 10, will see the top teams from each group, along with the two best second-placed teams, secure spots in the quarterfinals and qualify for the national finals. This follows the northern qualifying round, held from May 21 to 24, which identified the first eight teams for the national finals.

Now in its fourth year, the championship has established itself as a prestigious and large-scale grassroots sports event for workers nationwide. Beyond athletic competition, the tournament serves a crucial social role by enhancing the spiritual well-being and physical health of participants. It provides a platform for interaction and bonding between different units, businesses, and localities, fostering a sense of unity and positive energy within the workforce.

With a total prize pool of 900 million Vietnamese dong, including 200 million dong for the national championship winner, the tournament aims to further elevate its organization, professional quality, and media impact. Matches are being livestreamed across various media platforms, including the Tuổi Trẻ ecosystem, the tournament's fan page, and the Vietnam Confederation of Labour's fan page, ensuring broad accessibility for fans across the country.