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U23 Asian Cup 2026
Vietnam forward Nguyen Dinh Bac beats Chinese rival in U23 Asian Cup favorite goal voting

Vietnam forward Nguyen Dinh Bac beats Chinese rival in U23 Asian Cup favorite goal voting

Forward Nguyen Dinh Bac has won the Favorite Knockout Stage Goal in the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship 2026, based on an online vote.
Vietnam's rising star Nguyen Dinh Bac surpasses Chinese goalkeeper Li Hao to be voted standout player at U23 Asian Cup

Vietnam's rising star Nguyen Dinh Bac surpasses Chinese goalkeeper Li Hao to be voted standout player at U23 Asian Cup

From winning streak to top scorer: 10 milestones set by Vietnam at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026

From winning streak to top scorer: 10 milestones set by Vietnam at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026

South Korean goalkeeper says 'did not receive any instructions' in heavy penalty shootout loss to Vietnam at U23 Asian Cup

South Korean goalkeeper says 'did not receive any instructions' in heavy penalty shootout loss to Vietnam at U23 Asian Cup

South Korean goalkeeper Hwang Jae-yun has found himself in controversy following his team's defeat to Vietnam in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup third-place playoff, after an apology that led to misunderstandings regarding his coaching staff.
January 27, 2026 | 12:25 am PT
Thai media decode success of South Korean coaches in Vietnam

Thai media decode success of South Korean coaches in Vietnam

Thai sports outlets have analyzed the core factors behind the success of South Korean coaches with Vietnam U23 and national teams over the past decade.
January 26, 2026 | 07:23 pm PT
Japan defeat China 4-0 to win third U23 Asian Cup title

Japan defeat China 4-0 to win third U23 Asian Cup title

Japan underlined their dominance in Asian youth football with a commanding victory over China in the U23 Asian Cup final, defending their continental title and becoming the first team to win the tournament three times.
January 24, 2026 | 06:53 am PT
Vietnam young star Nguyen Dinh Bac faces 2027 Asian Cup suspension following red card in South Korea match

Vietnam young star Nguyen Dinh Bac faces 2027 Asian Cup suspension following red card in South Korea match

Vietnam's prominent young talent Nguyen Dinh Bac is facing a suspension that will impact the national team's 2027 Asian Cup campaign following his red card in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup third-place playoff on Friday.
January 24, 2026 | 03:27 am PT
Korean media slam historic football defeat to Vietnam 'shameful'

Korean media slam historic football defeat to Vietnam 'shameful'

The dramatic penalty shootout victory at the 2026 U23 Asian Cup third place has marked Vietnam's first-ever triumph over South Korea at this level, triggering widespread criticism from Korean media over what they described as a deeply disappointing performance.
January 24, 2026 | 03:21 am PT
Always right, never correct: Vietnam beat South Korea after penalty shootout that seemed to pick a favorite side

Always right, never correct: Vietnam beat South Korea after penalty shootout that seemed to pick a favorite side

Vietnam claimed the U23 Asian Cup bronze medal on Friday night after a nerve-stretching 7-6 penalty shootout against South Korea, a contest that went so deep it began to feel less like a guessing game and more like a test of habit.
January 23, 2026 | 10:00 pm PT
Fans flood the streets in red as Vietnam edge South Korea in nerve-shredding shootout to claim U23 Asian Cup third place

Fans flood the streets in red as Vietnam edge South Korea in nerve-shredding shootout to claim U23 Asian Cup third place

From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, streets erupted in the early hours of Saturday as waves of fans celebrated Vietnam's heart-stopping 7-6 penalty shootout victory over South Korea following a breathless 2-2 draw in the U23 Asian Cup third-place match.
January 23, 2026 | 03:57 pm PT
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.
January 23, 2026 | 06:57 am PT
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
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