After Thailand’s shock elimination from the U23 Asian Cup, fans across Southeast Asia are rallying behind Vietnam's undefeated squad.

U23 Vietnam’s undefeated group stage campaign earns rare praise from AFC, regional rivals and even FIFA.

Vietnamese football fans were left jubilant after the U23 team topped Group A with a perfect record to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Ahead of their decisive group-stage clash with hosts Saudi Arabia, the Asian Football Confederation has singled out midfielder Nguyen Thai Son as a player capable of shaping Vietnam U23’s fate at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

A dramatic late goal sealed Vietnam’s second win in Group A, placing them one step away from a place in the last eight.

Vietnam’s biggest football stars will reunite in Hanoi on January 10 to welcome back the ASEAN Club Championship trophy and meet local fans in a special showcase event.

Coach Kim Sang Sik believes his black shirt brings luck - and his results with Vietnam U23 seem to back that up.

Iranian referee Heidari Payam, known for his strict style, will lead the officiating team for U23 Vietnam’s second match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

U23 Vietnam defeats Jordan 2-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup opener with a standout tactical performance.

The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup is more than a youth tournament-it’s a silent test of progress between Vietnam and Thailand.

The U23 Asian Cup kicks off today in Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam’s young squad carries hopes of a breakthrough.

The AFC’s early announcement of registered players reveals the provisional U23 Vietnam lineup, with a notable absence drawing attention.

Familiarity may become a disadvantage as U23 Vietnam enters the AFC U23 Championship 2026 with high expectations and little room for surprise.

After a dazzling 2025, Vietnam football steps into 2026 with a new stature, solid groundwork, and renewed ambition to shine on the continental stage.

U23 Vietnam will usher in what is expected to be an ambitious and high-stakes 2026 for Vietnamese football, with heavy expectations placed on head coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad.

The year 2025 will be remembered as a landmark in Vietnamese football history, with national teams capturing three regional titles in an emotionally charged and meaningful campaign, showcasing a new level of resilience and regional dominance.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik and his U23 Vietnam players have delivered heartfelt New Year messages to fans across the country as 2026 begins with high expectations.

FIFA honors Vietnam’s stellar 2025 with a moving tribute and powerful imagery, spotlighting a football nation on the rise as 2026 begins.

U23 Vietnam, under coach Kim Sang Sik, has every reason to believe it can recreate the magic of Chuangzhou at the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.