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Vietnam beat South Korea on penalties to claim 3rd place in U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam beat South Korea on penalties to claim 3rd place in U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam defeated South Korea 7-6 on penalties (2-2 in regular time) to finish third in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup.
Malaysia coach slams point deduction at Asian Cup qualifiers as 'unfair' amidst naturalization scandal

Malaysia coach slams point deduction at Asian Cup qualifiers as 'unfair' amidst naturalization scandal

Ronaldo statue set on fire in Portugal

Ronaldo statue set on fire in Portugal

Football tycoon offers $114,000 reward for Vietnam victory over South Korea in U23 Asian Cup bronze medal match

Football tycoon offers $114,000 reward for Vietnam victory over South Korea in U23 Asian Cup bronze medal match

Doan Nguyen Duc, the owner of V-League club Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL), has pledged a bonus of VND3 billion (US$114,200) to Vietnam if they defeat South Korea in the third-place playoff of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup.
January 22, 2026 | 05:24 am PT
How Li Hao rises from a reserve in Spain's lower leagues to China's hero at U23 Asian Cup

How Li Hao rises from a reserve in Spain's lower leagues to China's hero at U23 Asian Cup

Having spent years as a reserve in Spain's lower leagues, goalkeeper Li Hao has emerged as a star to help China enter their first-ever U23 Asian Cup final.
January 21, 2026 | 04:10 pm PT
Nationwide fans heartbroken as Vietnam lost to China in U23 Asian Cup semis

Nationwide fans heartbroken as Vietnam lost to China in U23 Asian Cup semis

National jubilation turned to heartbreak on Tuesday night as Vietnam suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat against China in the semifinals of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup.
January 20, 2026 | 06:43 pm PT
China keeps game plan against Vietnam secret until kickoff

China keeps game plan against Vietnam secret until kickoff

China head coach Antonio Puche kept both the starting lineup and tactical approach hidden even from his own players ahead of the U23 Asian Cup 2026 semifinal against Vietnam.
January 20, 2026 | 06:04 pm PT
'Vietnam underestimated us,' Chinese player says of U23 Asian Cup victory

'Vietnam underestimated us,' Chinese player says of U23 Asian Cup victory

Chinese center back Liu Haofan said the respect for the opponent was the key difference that helped China defeat Vietnam 3-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.
January 20, 2026 | 05:57 pm PT
Brooklyn Beckham has no intention of reconciling with family in shocking reveal about wedding drama

Brooklyn Beckham has no intention of reconciling with family in shocking reveal about wedding drama

Brooklyn Beckham has publicly declared he does not want to reconcile with his family, accusing parents David and Victoria Beckham of manipulation, media planting and attempting to destroy his marriage to billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz.
January 20, 2026 | 03:40 pm PT
Malaysia targets overall title at SEA Games 2027

Malaysia targets overall title at SEA Games 2027

Malaysia's Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has set the goal of the country being overall champions at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2027, which will be hosted by Malaysia.
January 20, 2026 | 03:40 pm PT
China beat Vietnam to set up U23 Asian Cup final against Japan

China beat Vietnam to set up U23 Asian Cup final against Japan

China claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Vietnam in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup semifinal, dominating in both attack and defense.
January 20, 2026 | 06:44 am PT
Vietnam predicted to defeat China with narrow score in U23 Asian Cup semifinal clash

Vietnam predicted to defeat China with narrow score in U23 Asian Cup semifinal clash

Many international media outlets have predicted a 1-0 victory for Vietnam in the U23 Asian Cup semifinal against China on Tuesday night.
January 20, 2026 | 01:36 am PT
Billionaire Guo Guangchang promises $11.6M reward if China beat Vietnam in U23 Asian Cup semis

Billionaire Guo Guangchang promises $11.6M reward if China beat Vietnam in U23 Asian Cup semis

Chinese media reported that the national U23 football team could receive a staggering bonus of 81 million yuan (US$11.62 million) if they defeat Vietnam to secure a spot in the final of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup.
January 20, 2026 | 12:47 am PT
Chinese newspaper lists 4 reasons to believe China will beat Vietnam in U23 Asian Cup semifinal

Chinese newspaper lists 4 reasons to believe China will beat Vietnam in U23 Asian Cup semifinal

Chinese newspaper 163 has outlined four key advantages for the home team ahead of their high-stakes 2026 U23 Asian Cup semifinal clash against Vietnam.
January 19, 2026 | 11:01 pm PT
Thailand coach relieved to avoid Vietnam and Indonesia in ASEAN Cup group stage

Thailand coach relieved to avoid Vietnam and Indonesia in ASEAN Cup group stage

Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson admitted relief at avoiding regional powerhouses Vietnam and Indonesia in the group stage of the 2026 ASEAN Cup following the official draw.
January 19, 2026 | 04:51 pm PT
Indonesia new coach John Herdman eyes country's first ASEAN Cup title

Indonesia new coach John Herdman eyes country's first ASEAN Cup title

Newly appointed head coach John Herdman has embraced the pressure of leading Indonesia into the 2026 ASEAN Cup, saying that the nation's 15-tournament title drought actually makes his job easier.
January 19, 2026 | 04:50 pm PT
History favors China ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with Vietnam

History favors China ahead of U23 Asian Cup semifinal with Vietnam

Vietnam have never beaten China in an official U23 match, a statistic that looms over their upcoming semifinal clash at the 2026 Asian Cup despite a balanced record in friendlies.
January 19, 2026 | 03:01 pm PT
Chinese football reaches Asia's top 4 for first time in 21 years

Chinese football reaches Asia's top 4 for first time in 21 years

Reaching the semifinals of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup is seen as a major boost for Chinese football after more than two decades of decline.
January 19, 2026 | 12:37 am PT
China goalkeeper Li Hao confident of defeating Vietnam in U23 Asian Cup semifinal

China goalkeeper Li Hao confident of defeating Vietnam in U23 Asian Cup semifinal

China's rising goalkeeper Li Hao expressed confidence in defeating Vietnam in the upcoming 2026 U23 Asian Cup semifinal after his penalty shootout heroics secured a hard-fought victory over Uzbekistan.
January 18, 2026 | 07:42 pm PT
Vietnam's 2026 U23 Asian Cup squad more fearsome than nation's 2018 runners-up: Indonesian media

Vietnam's 2026 U23 Asian Cup squad more fearsome than nation's 2018 runners-up: Indonesian media

Indonesian media outlets have rated Vietnam's lineup at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 as stronger than the country's team that previously reached the tournament's 2018 final in Changzhou, China.
January 18, 2026 | 03:57 am PT
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