U23 Vietnam has been placed in Pot 2 alongside top-tier teams like South Korea, Australia, and Qatar for the group stage draw of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Coach Kim Sang Sik has a strong U23 core to refresh Vietnam’s national squad, but will he take the risk of change?

Vietnam secures sixth straight AFC U23 finals berth, but performance issues remain unresolved.

Vietnam edged out Yemen 1-0 in the final match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers held at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on September 9 evening.

After two rounds, Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian team with two wins, while others struggle to stay in the race.

Coach Kim Sang Sik has officially called up Vietnamese-Bulgarian footballer Tran Thanh Trung to join the U23 Vietnam squad in preparation for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.