With the support of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) and the Football For All in Vietnam (FFAV) project, Vietnam is participating in the Homeless World Cup for the first time. The tournament is taking place in Oslo, Norway, from 21 August to 1 September 2025.
The Vietnamese team consists of four ethnic minority girls from Tuyen Quang province. Aged 16–17, the players are part of FFAV, a project funded by the Norwegian Government and NFF, and jointly implemented by NFF and the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). The initiative has, since 2001, promoted grassroots football while integrating life skills education, gender equality, and youth empowerment.
“By sending four female players to this tournament, we want to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the development of grassroots football, especially school football, in Vietnam,” said Anders Hasselgard, representative of the NFF.
Vietnam joins 22 women’s teams from around the world in Oslo, which is hosting the Homeless World Cup for the second time. The event has drawn over 500 players from 48 countries, with Vietnam among six nations as newcomers this year.
For the players, the tournament is both a sporting and personal milestone. “I feel extremely proud to wear the shirt representing Vietnam in Oslo. This is not only an opportunity to learn and make friends, but also to spread the spirit of Vietnamese football – fair play, solidarity and determination,” said La Kim Tam, one of the players, in an interview with Phunu Vietnam before departure.
Through projects like FFAV, Norway and Vietnam continue to deepen their cooperation in sport and development, showing how football can be a platform for inclusion, education, and lasting partnerships.
