In the most recent U23 Asian tournament, U23 Vietnam reached the quarter-finals. This achievement helped the red team to be placed in the number 1 seed group, along with the continent's top teams such as Uzbekistan, Japan, Iraq and South Korea.

According to the draw results, U23 Vietnam is in Group C, facing opponents Yemen, Singapore and Bangladesh. This is considered a group that is suitable for coach Kim Sang Sik's team.

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U23 Vietnam determined to compete for ticket to AFC U23 Championship 2026. Photo: SN

The 2026 AFC U23 qualifiers bring together 44 national U23 teams, divided into 11 groups, competing in a round-robin format at a centralized location from September 1 to September 9, 2025.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up qualify for the finals, to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026. The hosts of the finals will get a direct entry.

U23 Vietnam will play at home (Vietnam is given the right to host a group in the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers). This is a definite advantage for coach Kim Sang Sik and his team in the campaign to compete for tickets to the continental finals.

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2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifying draw results. Photo: AFC

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/u23-viet-nam-vao-bang-dau-de-tai-vong-loai-u23-chau-a-2026-2406041.html