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U23 Vietnam will face host Saudi Arabia in Group A. |
According to experts, this is considered a suitable group, opening up opportunities for coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to aim to pass the group stage.
Of these, Saudi Arabia is the biggest challenge. The West Asian team won the tournament in 2022 and was strengthened by playing at home. However, they have not maintained their stability, stopping in the quarter-finals of the 2024 finals after a 0-2 defeat to Uzbekistan.
In addition, Jordan is considered a tough opponent when it made a strong impression in the qualifying round with the top spot in the group. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan is participating in the U23 Asian Cup for the first time so it will be an unknown factor.
The goal of advancing for U23 Vietnam is feasible. However, to go further, the red team needs to calculate carefully, because according to the branch, the two teams that win and are second in Group A will meet the second and first in Group B, where Japan, Qatar, UAE and Syria are present. If Vietnam does not win the top spot in the group, they will likely face U23 Japan in the quarter-finals.
According to the format, 16 teams are divided into 4 groups, the top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter-finals. The final is scheduled to take place on January 25, 2026. For coach Kim Sang-sik and his team, the tournament is both a challenge and an opportunity to affirm the position of Vietnamese youth football in the continent.
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Draw results for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship. |
Source: https://znews.vn/xac-dinh-doi-thu-cua-viet-nam-o-vck-u23-chau-a-2026-post1590163.html
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