The opening match of Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship is a big challenge for U23 Vietnam, as the opponent is experienced U23 Jordan and always contains unpredictability.
For coach Kim Sang-sik and his team, this is not only the first match, but also has the meaning of shaping the situation of the whole group.
Compared to many young teams in the region, U23 Jordan maintained significant stability, never absent from the AFC U23 Championship. Although often stopping early and not creating a mark of achievement, U23 Jordan is famous for its disciplined play, difficult to defeat, especially in key matches.
In the qualifying round, this team won all 3 matches, scored 19 goals and conceded only 1 goal. Before the tournament, U23 Jordan drew with two "giants" of Asian youth football, U23 Uzbekistan and U23 Japan, showing clear progress in organizational gameplay and fighting spirit.
Head-to-head history also somewhat leans towards Jordan as they have never lost to U23 Vietnam in Asian tournaments, including 1 win and 2 draws. This makes the opening match even more challenging for the red shirt team.
The match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Jordan takes place at 6:30 PM today (January 6) and is broadcast live on TV360.
Live viewing link:
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