In the letter, the PM praised the team’s resilient and courageous performance throughout the tournament, saying this was especially evident in the third-place match, where the team secured a magnificent victory despite being reduced to 10 players.
Nguyễn Đình Bắc''s top scorer award made Việt Nam''s AFC U23 Asian Cup ended more successfully than ever, positioning the Southeast Asian side''s in the continental level and its football development.
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.
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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.
Phạm Minh Phúc’s rise from overlooked defender to match winner is reshaping Việt Nam’s U23 campaign and fuelling hopes of a lasting national team future.
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).
Kim Sang-sik and his players are ready to continue their magic at the AFC U23 Asian Cup when they face tough UAE in the quarter-finals on January 16 in Saudi Arabia.