[5] Taking to the streets to celebrate whenever the national team wins an important match is a habit of Vietnamese supporters,[6] which is one of the culture shocks for foreign visitors.

[20] In the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, the streets of Vietnam were once again stormed following the victorious games against Singapore and Thailand on December 21,[21] 24,[22] and 28,[23] in celebration of the nation's first championship.

One year later, on December 14, the fans around the country celebrated the 4–1 victory against Singapore in 2009 Southeast Asian Games,[24] although Vietnam later lost to Malaysia in the final match.

Following Vietnam exciting 2-1 victory against Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Championship final in 2025, the streets exploded in joy, demonstrating the country's strong passion for football.

[31] Fans congregated in cities such as Hanoi and Hue, waving flags and chanting in unison, fostering a strong sense of unity and patriotism.