Tag: "2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup"
Hanoi FC coach, former Liverpool star Kewell hails Vietnam U23s’ Asian Cup bronze

Hanoi FC coach, former Liverpool star Kewell hails Vietnam U23s’ Asian Cup bronze

Vietnam News 17:06 27/01/2026

Hanoi FC head coach Harry Kewell congratulated Vietnam’s under-23 team on winning a bronze medal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, calling the result impressive given the strength of the competition and the knockout format of the tournament.

Vietnam PM congratulates under-23 football team after bronze at U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam PM congratulates under-23 football team after bronze at U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam News 11:14 24/01/2026

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a letter of congratulations to the national under-23 football team and its coaching staff following their dramatic victory over South Korea in the third-place playoff at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday.

Crowds, including foreign tourists, flood Da Nang streets after Vietnam U23 win over S. Korea

Crowds, including foreign tourists, flood Da Nang streets after Vietnam U23 win over S. Korea

Vietnam News 09:45 24/01/2026

Thousands of people, including foreign visitors, took to the streets of Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang early on Saturday to celebrate the national under-23 team’s dramatic victory over South Korea at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Vietnam edge South Korea on penalties to take bronze at U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam edge South Korea on penalties to take bronze at U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam News 08:12 24/01/2026

Vietnam’s under-23 team secured third place at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday, beating South Korea 7-6 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw following extra time despite finishing the match with 10 men.

Vietnam coach Kim apologizes, takes responsibility for U23 Asian Cup semifinal loss

Vietnam coach Kim apologizes, takes responsibility for U23 Asian Cup semifinal loss

Vietnam News 11:39 21/01/2026

Vietnam U23s' coach Kim Sang Sik apologized to supporters and took responsibility after his side lost 0-3 to China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup early on Wednesday.

Vietnam miss U23 Asian Cup final after semifinal loss to China

Vietnam miss U23 Asian Cup final after semifinal loss to China

Vietnam News 09:51 21/01/2026

Vietnam were beaten 0-3 by China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup early on Wednesday, missing out on a place in the finale.

Vietnam name full-strength squad for U23 Asian Cup semi against China

Vietnam name full-strength squad for U23 Asian Cup semi against China

Vietnam News 13:00 20/01/2026

Vietnam will field their strongest available line-up when they face China in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup later on Tuesday, with key players cleared to start after completing training.

History casts shadow over Vietnam ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with China

History casts shadow over Vietnam ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with China

Vietnam News 16:27 19/01/2026

Vietnam’s under-23 team head into their semifinal at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup buoyed by recent progress and rising confidence among supporters, but the historical record against China remains a lingering concern.

Vietnam U23s have never beaten China U23s in official football competition

Vietnam U23s have never beaten China U23s in official football competition

Vietnam News 16:50 18/01/2026

Head-to-head history shows a stark reality that Vietnam’s under-23 team have never defeated their Chinese peers in an official tournament.

Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac in contention for U23 Asian Cup top goalscorer

Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac in contention for U23 Asian Cup top goalscorer

Vietnam News 11:30 17/01/2026

Vietnam forward Nguyen Dinh Bac has moved into contention for the Golden Boot at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup after scoring three goals, keeping him in the race with two Japanese players as the tournament enters its final stages.

Vietnam beat UAE after extra time to reach U23 Asian Cup semis

Vietnam beat UAE after extra time to reach U23 Asian Cup semis

Vietnam News 10:16 17/01/2026

Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup on Saturday after beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 after extra time in their quarterfinal.

Vietnam back technique, patience against UAE in U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Vietnam back technique, patience against UAE in U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Vietnam News 13:40 16/01/2026

Vietnam’s under-23 side believe composure and technical play can offset the physical edge of the United Arab Emirates when the teams meet in the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on Friday.