Southeast Asian fans are buzzing over Vietnam's new stadium that is twice the size of Mỹ Đình

Vietnam's official groundbreaking of the Rạch Chiếc National Sports Complex quickly caught the attention of Southeast Asian supporters, sparking a wave of positive reactions across regional forums.

On January 15th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rạch Chiếc National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City officially took place, regarded as a major milestone for Vietnamese sports, not only because of the project's scale but also due to the long-term development vision it represents. Covering nearly 187 hectares, with a huge investment and a multi-year construction timeline, Rạch Chiếc is planned to become a modern national and regional sports hub.

The centerpiece of the project is the main stadium with a seating capacity of around 65,000 to 75,000, featuring a fully covered roof, meeting international standards and suitable for hosting major events such as the SEA Games, Asian Games, and international tournaments. Additionally, there will be a multifunctional indoor arena, aquatic sports center, athlete village, sports hospital, and community sports spaces, creating a fully integrated and synchronized complex.

Immediately after news of the groundbreaking spread, numerous Southeast Asian football forums saw a flood of comments expressing admiration for Vietnam. Many regional fans believe this is clear evidence that Vietnamese football is entering a sustainable development phase, starting from its infrastructure foundation.

“Vietnam is investing very strategically, thinking not only about the present but also about the next 10-20 years”, shared one regional fan.“Facilities like this will help young Vietnamese players develop much faster”, another comment noted.“This is the image Southeast Asian football needs; Vietnam is taking the lead”, a comment that received many interactions.

Many fans also expressed a shared sense of pride for the region as Vietnam continues upgrading its sports facilities. “When a Southeast Asian country achieves something this significant, the whole region benefits”, wrote one user. “Hopefully, many major Asian tournaments will be hosted here in the future”, another opinion stated.

Compared to existing stadiums in the region, the Rạch Chiếc project is considered outstanding, especially given that Vietnam already possesses several internationally standard facilities. This reflects a clear direction in sports development strategy alongside the increasingly stable achievements of national teams.

For the Southeast Asian football community, Vietnam's groundbreaking of the Rạch Chiếc stadium is not just a national story but a positive sign for the region's overall progress. With well-planned infrastructure investments, football no longer relies on luck but gradually moves towards professionalism and competitiveness on bigger stages.