U23 Vietnam have departed for Qatar to begin their training camp in preparation for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, with a clear goal of advancing deep into the tournament.
U23 Vietnam players prepare for departure at Noi Bai International Airport.Midfielder Trung Kien and his teammates recently completed a successful SEA Games campaign.However, there was little time for rest as the entire squad quickly regrouped under coach Kim Sang Sik to resume training for the upcoming continental challenge.Coach Kim Sang Sik takes a photo with a young fan at the airport.The team’s flight to Qatar lasted approximately eight hours.Upon arrival, U23 Vietnam will play a friendly match against U23 Syria before heading to Saudi Arabia for the main tournament.According to the plan, on January 1, 2026, Coach Kim Sang Sik and his players will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete in the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals.At the competition, captain Ly Duc and his teammates are placed in Group A, alongside U23 Jordan, U23 Kyrgyzstan, and host nation U23 Saudi Arabia. Photos: T.H – Doan Ca