Vietnamese football fans have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup. Over the next three years, they’ll be able to watch every major AFC tournament live.

TV360 has officially secured exclusive broadcasting and media rights for all AFC competitions in Vietnam across various categories - including national teams, youth, women’s, futsal, and club-level tournaments. This partnership ensures Vietnamese fans will never miss a match when it comes to regional football.

That means, starting with the highly anticipated 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, fans can watch every Vietnam U23 match live. Coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad is scheduled to face U23 Jordan on January 6, U23 Kyrgyzstan on January 9, and host nation U23 Saudi Arabia on January 12.

Vietnam U23 enters AFC U23 campaign fully covered

The new broadcasting agreement also extends to other exciting events, including the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, and the AFC Futsal Championship.

In addition, the deal includes full rights to broadcast the final Asian qualification rounds for the women’s football event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. TV360 will also air all youth tournaments - including the U20 and U17 AFC Championships for both men and women - from 2026 through 2028.

Club football fans aren’t left out either. The AFC Champions League Elite, AFC Champions League Two, and the AFC Women’s Champions League will all be aired in Vietnam via TV360, starting from mid-season 2025/26 and running through the end of the 2028/29 campaign.

Vietnam in the race for the continental title

In a recent preview, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) listed Vietnam among the top contenders for the U23 Asian Cup title, highlighting the squad’s potential to go deep into the tournament - or even win it.

Under coach Kim Sang Sik, the team has been training intensely and will have a warm-up match against U23 Syria ahead of the tournament. The competition for attacking spots in the lineup is reportedly fierce, as Kim looks to refresh the frontline before heading to Saudi Arabia.

Dai Nam