Accordingly, based on the proposal of the Vietnam Football Federation, the Provincial People's Committee agreed in principle to coordinate the organization of the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho province with the participation of 4 teams, expected to play 6 matches from August 31st to September 6th, 2026.
Assign the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the focal agency, chairing, and coordinating with the Vietnam Football Federation and agencies and units of the province to implement tasks to ensure the successful organization of the tournament.
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province, Viet Tri Stadium basically meets the requirements for organizing international matches; the field surface system, lighting, functional rooms, television, press operation area, security, health and competition service conditions have been operated effectively through many previous international tournaments.
Along with that, relevant departments, agencies, branches and localities have experience in coordinating the organization of large-scale sports events; ensuring good conditions on security and order, health, traffic, fire prevention and fighting, logistics and communication.
Regarding the necessity, continuing to host the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers is of great significance, contributing to promoting the image of Phu Tho province and the people of Dat To to domestic and international friends, in order to promote the province's tourism to develop more and more.
At the same time, creating a vibrant atmosphere, promoting the mass sports and football movement in the province; promoting the effectiveness of invested sports facilities; accompanying Vietnamese football in organizing international tournaments.
