Vietnam football hot news today April 1: Vietnam national team could be placed in a difficult group for Asian Cup 2027.

Over two months ago, Vietnam lost to China 0-3 in the semifinals of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup. However, in this rematch, with both teams having changed their personnel, the match dynamics and the final outcome were different.

Coach Hoàng Văn Phúc believes that the recent positive results in regional and continental tournaments are optimistic, encouraging signals for the next stage of Vietnam football's development across multiple aspects.

Nearly 20,000 spectators filled the fiery cauldron of Thiên Trường, a sight we don't often witness, even at the stadium still hailed as the "capital" of V-League.

On April 1st Beijing time, multiple matches took place in world football. In a friendly, Asia's top-ranked Japan surprisingly defeated high-value England 1-0. Meanwhile, in the European World Cup qualifiers, Sweden scored in the 88th minute to secure a 3-2 victory over Poland, advancing to the World Cup with just two wins. Italy once again fell in the playoffs, losing 2-5 in a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a shocking exit, marking their third consecutive World Cup absence! Japan faced England.

Although Italy lost to Bosnia in a penalty shootout, missing the World Cup finals for three consecutive editions, this is beneficial for midfielder Sandro Tonali's summer transfer. He can focus on resolving his future club situation and fully participate in summer training, ensuring better form for the new season.

On April 1 Beijing time, the European World Cup qualifying playoff finals concluded, all being single-match deciders. Sweden scored a last-minute goal to dramatically defeat Poland 3-2, Turkey beat Kosovo 1-0, Bosnia eliminated Italy 5-2 via penalty shootout after Italy played with 10 men, and Denmark suffered a surprising 3-5 penalty shootout loss to Czech Republic. Consequently, Turkey, Bosnia, Sweden, and Czech Republic advance to the World Cup. Out of the 48 slots for the USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup, 46 have now been filled.

A bitter defeat against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the playoff round officially dashed Italy's hopes for the 2026 World Cup.

Japan's national team achieved a historic milestone by defeating England 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

On April 1st Beijing time, the 12-to-8 matches of the Snooker Tour Championship continued. Hawkins, known for his frequent semifinal appearances, powered through the later stages to defeat the Thai fast shooter Thachaiya 10-8, presenting Ding Junhui with a favorable outcome. Meanwhile, Chinese rising star Wu Yize endured eight straight frame losses, suffering a stunning 6-10 reversal by Wakelin. Consequently, Hawkins and Wakelin became the sixth and seventh players to advance to the quarterfinals, leaving only Zhao Xintong among the Chinese contenders.