OFFICIAL: Multiple key players of the Vietnam national team have been relegated

A large number of players at Becamex TP HCM, who just suffered relegation, are now national team players for Vietnam.

Becamex TP.HCM concluded the 2025/26 V-League season with a 3-1 home victory over HAGL.. However, the joy of the three points could not erase the disappointment as the team from the Land of Thủ still had to accept their relegation ticket. This is the first time in 23 years that one of the most traditional clubs in Vietnamese football has had to leave the top flight.

The final match of the season witnessed an impressive performance from the national team players wearing the Becamex TP.HCM shirt.. In the 4th minute, Bui Vi Hao opened the scoring with a precise finish, marking his first goal since returning from injury. In the second half, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong continued to make his mark with a beautiful long-range shot, restoring the home team's lead before Ugochukwu sealed the 3-1 victory.

Nevertheless, the efforts of the stars were not enough to change the team's fate. With their direct rivals all achieving favorable results, Becamex TP.HCM had to accept playing in the First Division next season. The image of the players quietly after the final whistle partly reflected the bitterness of a team that was once seen as a symbol of success in Vietnamese professional football.

What makes many people even more regretful is that Becamex TP.HCM is not a team lacking quality. Their squad includes a number of national team players such as Bui Vi Hao, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong, Vo Hoang Minh Khoa, and Ho Tan Tai. These are all names regularly called up to the Vietnam national team and are considered capable of making a difference in the V-League.

It is rare in the history of Vietnamese football for a club with so many national team players to be relegated. Therefore, the future of these stars is receiving special attention. With their proven abilities, it is possible that many ambitious V-League clubs will be willing to spend heavily to bring Vĩ Hào, Việt Cường, Minh Khoa, or Tấn Tài on board to serve their title ambitions next season.

The relegation of Becamex TP.HCM is not only a shock for the fans of the club from the Land of Thủ but also a shared sadness for Vietnamese football. From a powerhouse that had won the V-League multiple times, possessed top-notch facilities, and boasted a squad of quality national team players, the team now has to restart from the First Division. A sad chapter has closed, while opening up big question marks about the future of the many stars currently wearing the club's shirt.