Despite a strong effort, Vietnam’s U23 team lost 2-3 to Qatar U23 in the final friendly match of their UAE training tour.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad departs for a key training camp ahead of the 33rd SEA Games and AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s faith in overseas Vietnamese talents is growing. But will it finally bear fruit for the national squad?

U23 Vietnam has received an encouraging boost ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, being placed in Pot 1 for the men’s football tournament draw.

Vietnam to face Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kyrgyzstan in what’s considered a balanced group.

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.