Latest match schedule and broadcast channels for Vietnam U23 vs. China U23: A highly anticipated semi-final.

Vietnam U23 will face China U23 in the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship on January 20th, and fans will have many channels to choose from to watch and cheer on Coach Kim Sang-sik's team.

Vietnam U23 will face China U23 in the semi-final of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, taking place at 10:30 PM on January 20th (Vietnam time) at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

This match is considered evenly matched, as both teams have showcased their own strengths throughout the tournament.

Match schedule and broadcast channels for the semi-final match between Vietnam U.23 and China U.23.

China's U23 team played it safe, while Vietnam's U23 team was more balanced across all positions.

China's U23 team pursues a style of play that emphasizes solidity and tactical planning. The biggest challenge for coach Kim Sang-sik's team lies in finding an effective approach against the tightly organized defense of their opponent, a team that held Uzbekistan's U23 team to a draw for 120 minutes despite creating almost no significant pressure on the opponent's goal.

The biggest asset for the Chinese U23 team in this year's tournament is goalkeeper Li Hao. The custodian has consistently shone with crucial saves, helping the Chinese U23 team keep a clean sheet since the start of the tournament, even though their attack has only scored one goal.

Coach Kim Sang-sik: 'I believe that Vietnamese football has reached a very high standard'

Meanwhile, the Vietnamese U23 team's path to the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship is proving remarkably convincing. After four matches, Vietnam U23 has won all of them, scoring 8 goals and conceding only 3. These statistics demonstrate consistency in their playing style, effectiveness in attack, and balance across all lines.

To advance to the next round, the Vietnam U23 team will need patience, a diverse approach, and the ability to capitalize on opportunities against an opponent willing to draw the game into a back-and-forth struggle.

Earlier that day, the other semi-final match between the South Korea U.23 team and the Japan U.23 team will take place at 6:30 PM.

Both semi-final matches of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Championship will be broadcast live on TV360, VTV5, VTV Can Tho, VTVgo, and HTV Sports . Join us in watching and cheering on the Vietnam U-23 team as they advance to the final of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Championship, igniting the spirit of Coach Kim Sang-sik's team so that Vietnamese youth football can once again claim a place in the final.

Watch the entire 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship on TV360 at https://tv360.vn. Enjoy a smooth multi-platform experience, rewind and replay, and free Viettel 4G/5G data.

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