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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.
AFC U23 Asian Cup Group A: Vietnam 2-0 Jordan
Jeddah: First half goals steered Vietnam to a winning start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ with a 2-0 defeat of Jordan on Tuesday. Kim Sang-sik’s side optimised their set-pieces to great effect to put themselves in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals from Group A, with debutants Kyrgyz Republic their next opponents on Friday with Jordan facing Saudi Arabia.
Head Coach Kim Sang Sik: “Vietnam U23 aims for a place in the Quarter-finals”
Ahead of the opening match against Jordan U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, head coach Kim Sang Sik, along with defender Pham Ly Duc, attended the tournament’s official press conference, sharing insights into the team’s preparations, objectives and overall spirit of the Vietnam U23 side.
AFC Representatives Visit and Work with Vietnam U23 Ahead of the Opening of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026
On the eve of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, AFC representatives together with the tournament’s Organizing Committee paid an official visit and held a working session with the Vietnam U23 team at the hotel where the team is staying during the competition.
AFC Champions League Two: Knockout Stage finalised
The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday. All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.
AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers – Group C: N. Mariana Islands 0-2 Macau; Vietnam 4-0 Malaysia; Singapore 1-1 Hong Kong, China
Vietnam were at their devastating best as they defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their Qualifiers Group C tie on Sunday to book their place at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™. Macau ended their campaign on a positive note with a 2-0 win over Northern Mariana Islands while Singapore and Hong Kong, China shared a 1-1 stalemate
AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers – Group C: Hong Kong, China 2-0 Macau; Malaysia 13-0 N. Mariana Islands; Singapore 0-6 Vietnam
Hanoi: Malaysia and Vietnam registered emphatic wins while there was a triumphant start for Hong Kong, China as well in Group C of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™Qualifiers on Saturday.
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers – Group F: Nepal 0-1 Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City: An early own goal gifted Vietnam a 1-0 win over Nepal in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F match on Tuesday.
AFC ASIAN CUP Qualifiers – Group F: Vietnam 3-1 Nepal
Binh Duong: Vietnam held off a battling Nepal to seal a 3-1 win in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F tie on Thursday.
