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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.
MCM for the First Leg Match between Vietnam and Nepal in the Final Round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers (Group F)
On the afternoon of October 8, at the meeting room of Binh Duong Stadium (Go Dau), Thu Dau Mot Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the match coordination meeting was held ahead of the first-leg match between the Vietnam National Team and the Nepal National Team in Group F of the Final Round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on October 9.
Nepal National Team Arrives in Vietnam
On the evening of October 7, the Nepal national team, consisting of 23 players, arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and quickly completed immigration procedures before traveling to Thu Dau Mot City, Ho Chi Minh City. The team is preparing for the first-leg match of the final qualification round for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Group F), which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on October 9 at Binh Duong Stadium (Go Dau).
AFC U23 Asian Cup: Road to Saudi Arabia 2026 glory paved
Kuala Lumpur: The teams aiming for glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their challengers following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Winning all matches in the qualifiers, U23 Vietnam has qualified for the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the sixth consecutive time
The Vietnam U23 team has secured a spot in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup after defeating U23 Yemen 1-0 in the final match of Group C. Notably, Coach Kim Sang-sik’s team won all three matches, finishing top of the group with 9 points, marking their sixth consecutive appearance in the finals.
AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers – Group C: Bangladesh 0-1 Yemen; Singapore 0-1 Vietnam
Viet Tri: Vietnam needed a late second half winner to edge Singapore 1-0 with the Southeast Asian side to face Yemen on Tuesday to decide the group winners. A stoppage time strike from substitute Mohammed Esam Al Awami earned Yemen a 1-0 win over Bangladesh in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group C tie on Saturday.
U23 Vietnam off to a smooth start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
On the evening of September 3 at Việt Trì Stadium (Phú Thọ), the U23 Vietnam kicked off their AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Bangladesh U23, temporarily moving to the top of Group C.
The Singapore U23 National Team arrive in Phu Tho, ready for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
On the evening of September 1, the Singapore U23 National Team, led by head coach Firdaus Kassim, arrived in Phu Tho, ready to begin their campaign in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
AFC U17 Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Draw finalised
Kuala Lumpur: The 38 teams hoping to see action at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their respective qualifying routes on Thursday.
Coach Kim Sang-sik apologizes to Vietnamese fans after the defeat to Malaysia
Speaking at the post-match press conference following the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers against Malaysia, head coach Kim Sang-sik offered a sincere apology to Vietnamese fans and reaffirmed the team’s determination to move forward and focus on the upcoming matches.
Malaysia vs. Vietnam: The Strength of Naturalized Players
Opting for a defensive approach, the Vietnamese national team struggled to change the course of the match despite their best efforts, as the home side featured as many as nine high-quality naturalized players in their starting lineup.
