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Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac becomes sole top scorer at U23 Asian Cup 2026

Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Bac becomes sole top scorer at U23 Asian Cup 2026

Nguyen Dinh Bac has made history at the U23 Asian Cup 2026, becoming the tournament’s sole Top Scorer and the first player from Southeast Asia to win the award, despite starting only two matches.
Red card incident that saw Vietnam’s Ly Duc sent off in AFC U23 semifinal

Red card incident that saw Vietnam’s Ly Duc sent off in AFC U23 semifinal

Fans heartbroken after Vietnam’s semifinal loss to China at AFC U23 Asian Cup

Fans heartbroken after Vietnam’s semifinal loss to China at AFC U23 Asian Cup

Coach Kim Sang-sik: Vietnam ready for any opponent ahead of AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinal

Coach Kim Sang-sik: Vietnam ready for any opponent ahead of AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinal

Head coach Kim Sang-sik said Vietnam advanced to a semifinal clash with China at the AFC U23 Asian Cup thanks to determination, fearlessness against all opponents and smart play.
January 20, 2026 | 12:27 am PT
Star goalkeeper Li Hao shines as China reach 2026 AFC U23 semifinals

Star goalkeeper Li Hao shines as China reach 2026 AFC U23 semifinals

Chinese U23 goalkeeper Li Hao delivered a standout performance by keeping four clean sheets and making eight saves in a quarterfinal win over Uzbekistan U23, sending China into the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup.
January 19, 2026 | 12:58 am PT
No prize money at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, VFF confirms

No prize money at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, VFF confirms

The AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia offers no prize money, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed, dismissing viral claims of multimillion-dollar rewards for the champions.
January 17, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Vietnam fans flood streets after midnight following win over UAE at U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam fans flood streets after midnight following win over UAE at U23 Asian Cup

Many people in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City flooded downtown streets during the early hours on Saturday to celebrate Vietnam’s 3-2 victory over the UAE in the U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals.
January 16, 2026 | 04:02 pm PT
More passionate than England: Foreigners on Vietnam's love for football

More passionate than England: Foreigners on Vietnam's love for football

Seeing streets brought to a standstill and awash with Vietnam’s national flags, Englishman Paul Holland once panicked, thinking something unusual was happening.
January 16, 2026 | 10:13 pm PT
Vietnam U23 extend record winning streak to 15 matches with Asian Cup quarter-final win against UAE

Vietnam U23 extend record winning streak to 15 matches with Asian Cup quarter-final win against UAE

Vietnam U23 extended their record winning streak to 15 consecutive official matches after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over the UAE in the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship Saturday.
January 16, 2026 | 06:06 pm PT
Jordan squad dances in celebration after reaching U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Jordan squad dances in celebration after reaching U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

Jordan’s players sang and danced from the stadium to the Vietnamese team’s hotel and thanked coach Kim Sang-sik after the latter’s win over Saudi Arabia helped secure their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals.
January 14, 2026 | 02:04 am PT
Vietnam records first perfect group-stage run at Asian championship

Vietnam records first perfect group-stage run at Asian championship

Vietnam set several national milestones after defeating hosts Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final Group A match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, securing a historic clean sweep of the group stage.
January 12, 2026 | 03:40 pm PT
Vietnam scorers reflect on goals against Jordan in AFC U23 Asian Cup opener

Vietnam scorers reflect on goals against Jordan in AFC U23 Asian Cup opener

The two players who powered Vietnam to a 2–0 victory over Jordan shared their thoughts after the opening match, with Dinh Bac celebrating his first goal and Hieu Minh vowing to take on every opponent at the AFC U23 Asian Cup.
January 7, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam retains top spot in U23 Asian Cup following Saudi Arabia's narrow win over Kyrgyzstan

Vietnam retains top spot in U23 Asian Cup following Saudi Arabia's narrow win over Kyrgyzstan

The host nation of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday night, which kept Vietnam atop of Group A.
January 6, 2026 | 07:02 pm PT
Jordan U23 coach names three key Vietnamese players ahead of Asian Cup opening match

Jordan U23 coach names three key Vietnamese players ahead of Asian Cup opening match

Jordan U23 head coach Omar Najhi said Vietnam U23 play a fast, modern brand of football and singled out three standout players ahead of their opening match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 on Tuesday evening.
January 6, 2026 | 01:44 am PT
Malaysia media hope for no controversy in Vietnam clash at SEA Games 33

Malaysia media hope for no controversy in Vietnam clash at SEA Games 33

Malaysian media have dubbed Vietnam a "familiar foe" as the teams prepare to face each other in SEA Games 33 men's football, and hope for no controversy like the ongoing sanctions over their naturalized players.
October 20, 2025 | 04:53 pm PT
Vietnam beat Singapore to maintain top group spot in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam beat Singapore to maintain top group spot in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Singapore in the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers on Saturday, keeping them at the top of Group C with one game remaining.
September 6, 2025 | 03:53 am PT
Indonesia stunned by Laos in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

Indonesia stunned by Laos in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

Despite playing at home with a stronger squad and numerous scoring opportunities, Indonesia was held to a 0-0 draw by Laos in the opening match of Group J of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Wednesday night.
September 3, 2025 | 05:08 pm PT
Vietnam start U23 Asian Cup qualifiers with easy win

Vietnam start U23 Asian Cup qualifiers with easy win

Nguyen Ngoc My and Viktor Le powered Vietnam to a 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers at Viet Tri Stadium Wednesday night.
September 3, 2025 | 05:03 pm PT
5 reasons why Vietnam won ASEAN U23 Championship for third straight time

5 reasons why Vietnam won ASEAN U23 Championship for third straight time

Vietnam's third consecutive ASEAN U23 title reflects their meticulous preparation, effective playing style and tactical sharpness under coach Kim Sang-sik.
July 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
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