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Vietnam edge Korea Republic on penalties to finish third

Jeddah: Vietnam defeated Korea Republic 7-6 on penalties to secure third place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Friday.

After semifinal defeat, U23 Vietnam to face U23 Korea in the third-place playoff

U23 Vietnam were unable to continue their heroic run at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 after suffering a 0–3 defeat to U23 China in the semifinal on the evening of January 20, and will now face U23 Korea in the third-place playoff.

AFC U23 Asian Cup Q-final: Vietnam edge UAE in thriller to advance

Jeddah: It was a case of third time lucky as Vietnam survived a stiff test to stay in the hunt for the title with a 3-2 extra-time win against United Arab Emirates in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final on Friday.

Vietnam faces Singapore at ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026

Jakarta, January 15: Defending champions Vietnam will face Singapore in the Group Stage of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026 while seven-times winners Thailand will take on Malaysia following the conclusion of the Official Draw in Jakarta on Thursday for the 30th anniversary ASEAN Championship.

Vietnam U23 return to training, setting sights on the quarter-final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026

On the afternoon of January 13 (local time), Vietnam U23 returned to the training ground, beginning their preparations for the quarter-final match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

AFC U23 Asian Cup Group A: Saudi Arabia 0-1 Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam clinched their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-final spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia in their final Group A tie on Monday. The determined display saw Vietnam top the group with maximum points and they will face the Group B runners-up in Friday’s last eight tie while defeat meant elimination for Saudi Arabia.

VFF’s President Tran Quoc Tuan met with and encouraged the Vietnam U23 national team ahead of their final group-stage match

Ahead of the final group-stage match against Saudi Arabia U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan met with, encouraged, and reminded the members of the Vietnam U23 national team of the importance of maintaining fighting spirit, responsibility, and the necessary focus at this decisive stage.

AFC U23 Asian Cup Group A: Kyrgyz Republic 1-2 Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam left it late to beat a valiant Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group A tie on Friday.

Vietnam U23 return to training, forward the match with U23 Kyrgyzstan

On the afternoon of January 7 (local time), the Vietnam U23 team returned to training as they prepare for their next match against U23 Kyrgyzstan at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

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