A new wave of young talent and naturalized players is reshaping the national team, forcing tough choices ahead of a packed schedule.

Vietnam’s U17 team have identified their most important match at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026, with the clear objective of securing a place at the World Cup.

For their significant contributions to Vietnamese football, head coach Kim Sang Sik and three Korean assistants have been awarded the Prime Minister’s commendation.

Vietnam’s U17 team stands on the brink of a major opportunity to qualify for the U17 World Cup. However, the players under coach Roland will need to maintain composure at the AFC U17 Asian Cup finals.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 29 met and congratulated Vietnam’s national U17 men’s football team after they secured the gold medal at the 2026 ASEAN U-17 Boys' Championship in Indonesia.

Coach Kim Sang Sik currently has at his disposal a remarkably strong attacking lineup for the Vietnam national team. Yet, that strength does not automatically guarantee a solution to the long-standing challenge of scoring goals.

Vietnam’s national team are facing a wave of squad challenges ahead of the ASEAN Cup. With no perfect solution in sight, head coach Kim Sang Sik is left with little choice but to adapt and navigate adversity.

Under the guidance of Cristiano Roland, Vietnam U17 national football team heads into the 2026 AFC U17 finals with confidence, determined to secure a place at the World Cup.

U17 Vietnam arrived home on the evening of April 26 following their Southeast Asian championship victory, greeted warmly by fans at the airport.

The Southeast Asian title has opened up great expectations for U17 Vietnam, but the journey toward the U17 World Cup will ultimately define the ambition of coach Roland and his players.

Vietnam U17 not only claimed the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship but also walked away with multiple individual honors.

Vietnam U17 did not just secure the Southeast Asian championship in convincing fashion - they also sent a clear message: this is only the beginning of a much bigger dream.

Vietnam’s U17 side delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Malaysia in the final, sealing a record fourth Southeast Asian crown and reaffirming their regional dominance.

Coach Mano Polking has officially extended his contract with CAHN (Hanoi Police FC), committing to the Hanoi-based club until 2028 as both sides look to build on recent success.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has called on U17 Vietnam to maintain the highest level of focus as they prepare for the final against U17 Malaysia at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship.

U17 Vietnam’s victory over U17 Australia to reach the final of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship has given Cristiano Roland’s side renewed confidence as they set their sights on the Asian stage and, ultimately, the World Cup.

Vietnam U17 produced a stirring comeback to defeat Australia 2-1 in the semi-finals of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship, securing a place in the final and extending an impressive unbeaten run under head coach Cristiano Roland.

Vietnam’s national team continues to grow stronger under head coach Kim Sang Sik, with an increasingly formidable attacking lineup fueling ambitions of winning two Southeast Asian titles in 2026.

Head coach Cristiano Roland has made it clear: U17 Vietnam are ready for one of their toughest tests yet - a semifinal clash against reigning champions U17 Australia at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship.