U23 Vietnam returns home after winning the Southeast Asian U23 Championship

On the evening of July 30, the Vietnam U23 team returned to Vietnam with the Southeast Asian U23 Championship Cup.

According to the travel schedule, the whole team landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport (HCMC) at 5:05 pm this afternoon. Afterwards, the members of the Southern Clubs quickly settled down and went home to rest before reuniting with the Clubs to prepare for the new season.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong welcomed the Vietnam U23 team at Noi Bai airport.

The remaining members of the team took the next flight and landed at Noi Bai Airport ( Hanoi ) at 22:05. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong, leaders of the Vietnam Sports Administration and many fans welcomed them and presented congratulatory wreaths.

Previously, in the final match of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, the Vietnam U23 team had defeated the Indonesia U23 team 1-0, thereby successfully defending the championship for the third consecutive time. This was the result of thorough preparation, resilient fighting spirit and flexible direction from the coaching staff. This success also opened up hope for Vietnamese youth football in upcoming continental tournaments.

The U23 Vietnam players returned home to the welcome of fans.

After two consecutive championships in 2022 and 2023, U23 Vietnam has become the first team in history to win 3 consecutive seasons at the U23 Southeast Asian tournament. In addition, coach Kim Sang Sik also became the first coach to win both the national team and U23 championships in Southeast Asia. At the award ceremony, player Nguyen Dinh Bac received the award for the best player of the tournament.

Answering the media at the airport, Mr. Kim Sang Sik, Head Coach of the Vietnam National Team, said that through the tournament, the young players of the U23 Vietnam team have gained a lot of experience in their playing career. This is considered an important step for the personnel of the National Team in the coming time.

"In the near future, I will have a specific plan for the U23 players and the national team to integrate tactically every time they gather for a new tournament" - Coach Kim Sang Sik said.

It is expected that at the end of August, U23 Vietnam will gather again to prepare for the 2026 U23 Asia qualifiers taking place in early September.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/u23-viet-nam-ve-nuoc-sau-hanh-trinh-dang-quang-ngoi-vuong-tai-giai-u23-dong-nam-a-20250730235903625.htm