Latest schedule for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship.
| Day | Time (Vietnam time) | Board | Match | Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | 18:30 | A | Vietnam U23 vs U23 Jordan | |
| 23:00 | A | U23 Saudi Arabia vs U23 Kyrgyzstan | ||
| January 7, 2026 | 18:30 | C | South Korea U23 vs Iran U23 | |
| 18:30 | B | Japan U23 vs Syria U23 | ||
| 21:00 | C | Uzbekistan U23 vs Lebanon U23 | ||
| January 8, 2026 | 18:30 | D | U23 Australia vs U23 Thailand | |
| 21:00 | D | Iraq U23 vs China U23 | ||
| 23:30 | B | Qatar U23 vs UAE U23 | ||
| January 9, 2026 | 21:00 | A | U23 Kyrgyzstan vs Vietnam U23 | |
| 23:30 | A | U23 Jordan vs U23 Saudi Arabia | ||
| January 10, 2026 | 18:30 | C | Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23 | |
| 18:30 | B | UAE U23 vs Japan U23 | ||
| 21:00 | C | Iran U23 vs Uzbekistan U23 | ||
| 23:30 | B | Syria U23 vs Qatar U23 | ||
| January 12, 2026 | 18:30 | D | China U23 vs Australia U23 | |
| 21:00 | D | Thailand U23 vs Iraq U23 | ||
| 23:30 | A | U23 Saudi Arabia vs Vietnam U23 | ||
| 23:30 | A | U23 Jordan vs U23 Kyrgyzstan | ||
| January 13, 2026 | 18:30 | C | Uzbekistan U23 vs South Korea U23 | |
| 18:30 | C | Iran U23 vs Lebanon U23 | ||
| 23:30 | B | Japan U23 vs Qatar U23 | ||
| 23:30 | B | UAE U23 vs Syria U23 | ||
| January 15, 2026 | 18:30 | D | Iraq U23 vs Australia U23 | |
| 18:30 | D | Thailand U23 vs China U23 |
The 2026 AFC U23 Championship will be the seventh edition of the tournament for men's national teams under 23 years old, administered by the AFC. The finals will feature 16 teams and will take place from January 7 to 25, 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
At the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, Vietnam U23 is in Group A along with Kyrgyzstan U23, Jordan U23, and host nation Saudi Arabia U23.
In the qualifying round, the Vietnam U23 team, under the guidance of coach Kim Sang Sik, made a strong impression by winning all three matches in Group C, securing a perfect 9 points. Their sixth consecutive appearance in the finals demonstrates the stability of the Vietnam U23 team and raises high expectations for the upcoming tournament.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/lich-thi-dau-u23-chau-a-2026-moi-nhat-2475079.html
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