24 Teams Set to Compete in the Finals of the 2026 National U11 Football Championship – Nestlé MILO Cup
This morning (23 July), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Đắk Lắk Province hosted the press conference, official draw, and fixture announcement for the Final Round of the 2026 National U11 Football Championship – Nestlé MILO Cup.
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The ceremony was attended by Mr. Phan Việt Hùng, Permanent Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Thieu Nien Tien Phong va Nhi Dong Newspaper and Deputy Head of the Tournament Organising Committee, and Mr. Lê Hoàng Phú, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Đắk Lắk Province.
Entering its 29th edition, the tournament continues to reinforce its reputation as one of Vietnam’s most prestigious and largest youth football competitions. Over the years, it has consistently attracted strong support from government authorities, football fans, and especially young players across the country.
The tournament has served as a launching pad for many of Vietnam’s leading football stars, including Đỗ Duy Mạnh, Nguyễn Quang Hải, Vũ Văn Thanh, Trần Đình Trọng, Nguyễn Thành Chung, Đoàn Văn Hậu, Nguyễn Văn Toàn, Phạm Tuấn Hải, Nguyễn Hai Long, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, Nhâm Mạnh Dũng, Khuất Văn Khang, Nguyễn Đình Bắc, and Nguyễn Công Phương, all of whom have gone on to bring success to Vietnamese football.
In 2026, Nestlé Vietnam Ltd. continues its partnership with Thieu Nien Tien Phong va Nhi Dong Newspaper as the title sponsor of the tournament. Over the years, Nestlé MILO has remained committed to the development of school sports by creating opportunities for children to improve their physical fitness, build resilience, and foster teamwork, while inspiring a more active and well-rounded generation of young Vietnamese.
Following the conclusion of the qualifying rounds in June, the Organising Committee confirmed the 24 teams that secured places in the Final Round of the tournament. The qualified teams are:
Đắk Lắk, Hải Phòng, Phú Thọ, Hưng Yên, Hà Nội, Hanoi FC, PVF-CAND, H.Y.S Hà Nội, Thái Nguyên, Bắc Ninh FC, Tuyên Quang, Việt Hùng Thanh Hóa, Gia Lai, Sông Lam Nghệ An (SLNA), Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh, LPBank Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (LPBank HAGL), Ho Chi Minh City, Thuận An Ho Chi Minh City, Văn Tâm Đồng Nai, Trường Tươi Đồng Nai Football Academy, Navy Đức Nhuận Ho Chi Minh City, VES Ho Chi Minh City, and Đồng Tháp.
Immediately after the press conference, the Organising Committee conducted the official group-stage draw and confirmed the match schedule. The groups are as follows:
- Group A: Đắk Lắk (hosts), Phú Thọ, PVF-CAND, Hà Nội
- Group B: VES Ho Chi Minh City, Trường Tươi Đồng Nai Football Academy, Tuyên Quang, Sông Lam Nghệ An (SLNA)
- Group C: Hải Phòng, Thuận An Ho Chi Minh City, H.Y.S Hà Nội, Đồng Tháp
- Group D: Navy Đức Nhuận Ho Chi Minh City, Thái Nguyên, LPBank Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (LPBank HAGL), Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh
- Group E: Văn Tâm Đồng Nai, Hưng Yên, Việt Hùng Thanh Hóa, Bắc Ninh FC
- Group F: Ho Chi Minh City, Hải Phòng FC, Hanoi FC, Gia Lai
The tournament will officially kick off on 24 July and conclude on 5 August at the Đắk Lắk Provincial Sports Training and Competition Centre. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 14:00 on 24 July, followed by the opening match at 14:30, featuring hosts Đắk Lắk U11 against Phú Thọ U11.
The Organising Committee extends its sincere appreciation to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), Nestlé Vietnam Ltd. (MILO brand) as the title sponsor, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Đắk Lắk Province, Động Lực Sports Joint Stock Company (Official Match Ball Sponsor), and Ocean Edu International English System (Official Partner) for their invaluable support and continued commitment to the tournament.
