Coach Kim Sang Sik’s ambition to compete for a medal at the Asiad highlights both opportunity and a lingering strategic dilemma.

Head coach Kim Sang Sik is considering a shift in personnel strategy for U23 Vietnam ahead of the Asiad tournament scheduled for September in Japan.

U23 Vietnam national football team put in a determined performance but fell to a 0-1 defeat against U23 China national football team in their final match of the CFA Team China 2026 friendly tournament.

Vietnam U23 opened the scoring but were unable to hold on for victory against North Korea U23 in their opening match of the CFA Team China 2026 friendly tournament on the afternoon of March 25.

Coach Dinh Hong Vinh has finalized a 25-player squad for U23 Vietnam ahead of their departure to China to compete in the CFA Team China 2026 tournament.

After a dazzling U23 Asian campaign, Vietnam’s young stars now face a sterner test - maintaining form, resisting distractions and proving themselves in the V-League.

Coach Kim Sang Sik appears ready to refresh Vietnam’s national football team, marking the beginning of a new chapter built on the momentum of the recent U23 Asian Cup campaign.

U23 Vietnam’s win over Korea continues to make waves, with coach Kim Sang Sik earning admiration for his leadership on and off the pitch.

Vietnam's bronze medal at the U23 Asian Cup 2026 was hard-earned - and behind the celebration were deep lessons and unforgettable moments.

Coach Kim Sang Sik personally pushed Hieu Minh’s wheelchair through the airport, a simple but powerful moment that touched the hearts of many.

With four goals and two assists, Nguyen Dinh Bac becomes the first Vietnamese player to win the tournament’s golden boot.

An emotional farewell to Saudi Arabia marks the end of a tournament that saw Vietnam battle adversity and etch new records into their football history.

After a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes, Vietnam’s U23s edged out South Korea 7-6 in penalties to take home the bronze medal.

South Korea’s U23 team may not be at full strength this year, but they still pose several tactical challenges that U23 Vietnam must solve in order to clinch third place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Coach Kim Sang Sik rallies his players after a tough semifinal loss as U23 Vietnam braces for one last fight in the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

As U23 Vietnam prepares for the third-place match of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup at 10 p.m. on January 23, there are valid reasons to believe in a positive outcome against South Korea.

While U23 Vietnam fell short of the final, their spirited journey has captured the admiration of fans across the region, who now hope to see them bounce back in style.

After a 0-3 loss to China, Vietnam's historic unbeaten run ends, setting up a third-place clash with U23 South Korea.

Just hours before kickoff in the U23 Asian Cup semifinals, the AFC shared an emotionally charged message that resonated deeply with Vietnamese fans - offering not just encouragement, but a sense of national unity behind U23 Vietnam.