After the semi-final loss, coach Kim could not hide his disappointment, noting that the Vietnamese team fought valiantly, especially given their short-handed situation.
Việt Nam chase history against a resilient China in a high-stakes U23 Asian Cup semi-final where contrasting styles, confidence and discipline collide under the Saudi lights.
Inspired by the Vietnamese U23 team''s victory in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, international media recalled the miracle of Changzhou in 2018 and eagerly anticipated the realisation of that dream in sunny Saudi Arabia.
Việt Nam have been drawn into Group A, alongside Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the winner of the playoff between Brunei and Timor Leste, for the ASEAN Championship 2026 (ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026).
Việt Nam topped Group A with a perfect record, defeating their rivals Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia - an unprecedented achievement in Vietnamese football history.
The draw for the 2026 ASEAN Cup will take place on January 15 in Jakarta, Indonesia, commemorating the tournament''s 30th anniversary since its inception in 1996.
Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that well-prepared set pieces were key to Việt Nam''s convincing 2-0 victory over Jordan in their opening match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Finals in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Now, with three Golden Ball awards to his name, Đức has matched the accomplishments of his predecessors Lê Huỳnh Đức and Lê Công Vinh. He is also closing in on the record of Phạm Thành Lương, who has four Golden...
Việt Nam''s football foreign relations will continue to be proactive and flexible. This approach significantly contributes to strategic goals while enhancing the international standing of Vietnamese football.
Following the success of the Vietnamese U22 team at the 33rd SEA Games, the Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) remains committed to its strategy of developing domestic talent through youth training.
Striker Nguyễn Xuân Son shone with a hat trick, propelling Nam Định FC to a 3-0 victory against Myanmar’s Shan United in the Southeast Asia Cup C1 on Thursday at Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon.