U15 Vietnam score three goals in FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 opener

Facing an opponent with a physical advantage and applying intense pressure from the outset, Vietnam U15 struggled to organise their defence and conceded four goals in the first half. However, head coach Hoang Anh Tuan’s players gradually settled into the game, improved their combination play and found ways to cope with their opponents’ pressure.

Vietnam U15 pulled one goal back late in the first half from a corner. Shortly after the restart, Van Tai scored from another set-piece situation to reduce the deficit to 2-4.

The match opened up in the following minutes as both teams continued to push forward. After Bosnia and Herzegovina U15 extended their lead to 5-2, Anh Hao quickly responded with a left-footed finish to make it 3-5. Although their opponents added another goal, Vietnam U15 continued to press forward and created several chances in the closing stages. The match ended in a 6-3 defeat for Vietnam U15.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the matches as a spectator

The FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 aims to nurture young talent, providing players with opportunities to gain international experience and adapt to a new competition format. For Vietnam U15, the opening match also offered an opportunity for the team to make further adjustments, improve their combination play and build confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

According to the schedule, Vietnam U15 will return to action on 25 October, facing Brunei U15 at 13:15 and Mauritius U15 at 20:00 (Vietnam time). These matches will provide the young Vietnamese players with further opportunities to gain experience against their international peers and continue developing throughout the tournament in Azerbaijan.