Việt Nam Wins World Team Challenge

Vietnamese national team defeats global competitors at prestigious 10-ball tournament

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Vietnamese national team has emerged victorious at the 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship, a prestigious international pool competition held as part of the CueSports International Expo in Las Vegas. The Vietnamese squad bested teams from around the world to claim the championship title.

Why it matters

This victory marks a significant achievement for Việt Nam's growing pool talent, showcasing the country's rising prominence on the global sports stage. The win also highlights the increasing popularity and competitiveness of pool as an international sport.

The details

The 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship featured national teams from across the globe competing in the team-based 10-ball pool format. The Vietnamese team, composed of the country's top pool players, navigated a challenging tournament bracket to reach the finals, where they defeated their final opponents to claim the world championship title.

  • The 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship took place from February 20-24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The Vietnamese national team won the championship on February 24, 2026.

The players

Việt Nam National Pool Team

The Vietnamese national pool team that competed in and won the 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship.

CueSports International

The organization that hosted the 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship as part of the CueSports International Expo in Las Vegas.

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What they’re saying

“This victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our national team. We are proud to bring this championship title back to Việt Nam and showcase our country's pool talent on the global stage.”

— Nguyễn Văn Hải, Captain, Việt Nam National Pool Team (CueSports International)

What’s next

The Vietnamese national team will be celebrated upon their return to Việt Nam, and the country's pool federation will likely focus on developing the sport's grassroots participation and identifying future talent to build on this championship success.

The takeaway

Việt Nam's triumph at the 2026 Predator WPA Teams 10-Ball World Championship underscores the country's growing prowess in the sport of pool and its ability to compete with the best national teams from around the world. This victory is a source of national pride and a milestone for the development of pool in Việt Nam.