Vietnam U17 begin training camp in South Korea, ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026
On the morning of 19 October, Vietnam U17 arrived in South Korea to begin a 10-day training camp in preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026. This is an important phase for head coach Cristiano Roland and his players to further refine their tactics, gain valuable experience and improve their adaptability ahead of the global tournament.
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During their training camp in South Korea, Vietnam U17 are scheduled to play three friendly matches on 21, 26 and 28 October, against FC Seoul U17, Cheonan City FC U17 and South Korea U17, respectively.
These matches will provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess the team’s tactical execution, evaluate the players’ progress and further refine the team’s playing style. Facing opponents of good technical quality and at an appropriate level of competitiveness will also help the players gain valuable experience ahead of the major tournament.
Following the conclusion of the training camp in South Korea, Vietnam U17 will return home to continue preparations before travelling to the UAE on 6 November for their next training camp. The team will then travel to Qatar to compete in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026.
According to the draw, Vietnam U17 have been placed in Group G alongside Belgium U17, New Zealand U17 and Mali U17. The tournament in Qatar will mark Vietnam U17’s historic debut at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, representing a significant milestone for Vietnamese youth football.
