Vietnam U23 are preparing for the 2026 Gia Lai VTV Cup international friendly tournament, scheduled for November and featuring four teams: Vietnam, Thailand, Qatar and Singapore.

Vietnam U23 will take on archrivals Thailand U23 in the opening match at 7 p.m. on November 10.

The encounter is expected to be a highly anticipated contest, given the fierce rivalry between the two Southeast Asian football powers.

Following their clash with Thailand, Vietnam U23 will face Singapore U23 at 7 p.m. on November 12 before meeting Qatar U23 at 7 p.m. on November 14.

Vietnam U23 are scheduled to assemble on November 8.

The tournament will provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess the squad, experiment with tactical approaches and gain valuable competitive experience ahead of the 2028 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.

The champions of the 2026 Gia Lai VTV Cup will receive US$100,000 in prize money, equivalent to approximately VND 2.6 billion.

The runners-up will receive US$40,000, while the third-placed team will earn US$20,000.

Thien Binh