Vietnam U15 suffer narrow defeat against Iran U15 at FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026
Vietnam U15 suffered a 3-4 defeat to Iran U15 in their fourth Group R match at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026, kicking off at 12:00 on 26 October (Vietnam time). Despite trailing by three goals, head coach Hoang Anh Tuan’s side fought back strongly, scoring twice in the closing minutes and earning a chance to equalise from the penalty spot, but were unable to convert.
Iran U15 made a strong start, with Norouzi opening the scoring with a long-range effort in just the second minute. Vietnam U15 quickly regained their composure, however, and equalised in the 13th minute through Tai Loc.
The turning point came between the 28th and 34th minutes, when Ahmadloo scored three consecutive goals. His efforts included a spectacular overhead kick and a well-placed curling finish, putting Iran U15 4-1 ahead.
Refusing to give up, Vietnam U15 pushed forward and increased the pressure in the closing stages. Quang Hung produced an impressive performance, scoring twice in the 36th and 39th minutes to reduce the deficit to 3-4. Deep into stoppage time, Vietnam were awarded a penalty, but Xuan Vinh was unable to convert, missing the opportunity to bring the match level. The game ended in a 4-3 victory for Iran U15.
At the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026, results and standings in the group stage determine the teams’ placement in the subsequent competition phase. According to the latest standings, Vietnam U15 currently sit third in Group R and are placed in Division C.
Vietnam U15 will conclude the group stage with a match against Guyana U15 at 18:45 on 26 October (Vietnam time). The result will affect their final position in Group R and determine the division in which they will compete in the next stage of the tournament.
