FIFA and Atletico congratulate Vietnam U23 team.

On the evening of January 6th, Vietnam U23's 2-0 victory over Jordan U23 at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship not only resonated regionally but also created a buzz on international media platforms.

Message from FIFA and Atletico Madrid to the Vietnam U23 team.

On its official social media page, FIFA World Cup posted an image of the Vietnamese U23 team celebrating with a short but emotional message: "A good start leads to a good finish." This concise and symbolic choice of words is seen as a recognition of the perfect start of coach Kim Sang-sik's team at the tournament, while also conveying expectations for the journey ahead.

Not stopping there, Atletico de Madrid also publicly congratulated the Vietnam U23 team. The Spanish team wrote: "Congratulations to the Vietnam U23 team on their first victory against Jordan U23 at the AFC U23 Asian Championship," along with the tournament's hashtags. This move quickly attracted significant attention from Southeast Asian fans, especially the Vietnamese fan community.

The fact that FIFA and Atletico Madrid have both spoken out is a recognition of a young, disciplined team that is showing clear progress in terms of competitive spirit. Against U23 Jordan – an opponent highly rated in terms of physique and fitness – U23 Vietnam maintained the initiative, played tightly and effectively, and deservedly won.

On regional football forums, many Southeast Asian fans have also expressed admiration, saying that the Vietnam U23 team is the most stable and exciting team to watch in the region at the moment.

The victory against Jordan therefore provided a huge morale boost, helping the Vietnam U23 team enter the next matches with confidence, as all of Asia watched every step of the red-shirted team.

Vietnam U23 scores two goals against Jordan. On the evening of January 6th, Vietnam U23 brilliantly defeated Jordan U23 with a score of 2-0 in the opening match of Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship.

Source: https://znews.vn/fifa-atletico-chuc-mung-u23-viet-nam-post1617413.html