FIFA World Cup 2026™ Amateur Commentator Holds Live Auditions At VTV

In an effort to  spot   individuals with talent, unique personalities, and high potential, the organizing committee launched a recruitment campaign in mid-April. More than just a competition, the program serves  as a launchpad   for young talents to secure roles in VTV’s official sports productions. The best candidates will be featured  as commentators or guest analysts throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across all Vietnam Television platforms.

The competition  is open Vietnamese football fans aged 18 to 35 who are in good health and presentable. In addition to a strong passion for football, applicants  should   have a clear, expressive voice   and no speech impairments. A solid background in politics, culture, and history, as well as proficiency in foreign languages , and the ability to   independently  create digital content  are considered pluses during the selection process.

The preselection round is held online.  Candidates must  submit  registration forms and a 3-5 minute demo. The video  requires  contestants  to showcase their commentary skills and passion  while covering an international football match. Submissions  must be  in horizontal format with a minimum resolution of Full HD.

Nearly three weeks after announcing the contest  across VTV’s digital ecosystem, the organizing committee received hundreds of applications. Following the review of demo videos, 23 contestants were shortlisted for the next phase. On the morning of May 8, they were interviewed at the network    and  took    live voice tests, during which each  contestant drew a random topic ato showcase their commentary skills.

Nguyen Quang Hoan is the first contestant to enter the live audition round on the morning of May 8. (Photo: Tieu Trang Ngoc Bao)

In an interview with VTV Times after his performance, Nguyen Quang Hoan said, “Although I have prior experience  in the commentary booth,  being at  VTV for the first time made me feel a mix of nerves and excitement,a feeling I truly embrace.   I would give myself a  7.5 out of 10”.

Following his audition, contestant Nguyen Quang Tienshared similar sentiments: “Despite preparing as  thoroughly as possible,   I  think I didn't  perform  to my full potential.”

Quang Tien carefully prepares his script after drawing his topic.

Alongside his professional career at a company, Quang Tien   plays amateur football in his free time. He said: “In reality, I do many jobs related to football. I work at a youth football center for students. At the same time, I organize tournaments and establish football teams”.

Prior to entering the contest, contestant Van Chi Vi had   a background in esports  commentary. However, he noted football commentary  offers a unique thrill: “Even though I have experience with game commentary, football provides  a completely different experience.”

Van Chi Vi before and after his performance.

From Nga Son District, Thanh Hoa Province made the trip to Hanoi early on May 8 to pursue his dream.   “I  was   nervous, but at the same time I also felt more relaxed and confident”, Mai Thanh Chung said. 

Contestant Mai Thanh Chung joins the competition to challenge himself and showcase his abilities.

Mai Thanh Chung gave himself an 8.25 for his performance that morning.

In contrast to Chung,   Dang Tran Nam Giang joined with a singular focus on becoming a professional commentator. “I have always wanted to do this job and have been waiting for opportunities like this to challenge myself”, Nam Giang shared.

Contestant Dang Tran Nam Giang.

According to the organizing committee, once all 23 contestants have completed their auditions, the final selection process will prioritize fairness and audience interaction. The final result will combine actual community engagement and professional evaluations from the organizing committee, in accordance with FIFA’s strict copyright standards. The selected candidates will officially join the commentary team and accompany  audiences nationwide throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™.