The Vietnam U23 team has just finished a short training trip in Qatar to prepare for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team had a training match with U23 Syria with a 1-2 defeat.
Through this match, the Korean coach will have a comprehensive view of the force, the ability of each position as well as timely adjustments in tactics and playing style.
Currently, the personnel of U23 Vietnam have been changed. Goalkeeper Nguyen Tan is injured, replaced by Pham Dinh Hai. In addition, Thanh Nhan is also having physical problems, likely unable to play. Therefore, Mr. Kim Sang-sik is forced to come up with reasonable plans to ensure strength for his team.
U23 Vietnam will move to Saudi Arabia today (January 1) and have about 5 days to get used to the weather conditions and fields here.
U23 Vietnam will play the opening match against U23 Jordan in Group A on January 6, Kyrgyzstan on January 9 and close the group stage with a match against the home team on January 12.
U23 Vietnam schedule at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship:
18:30 on January 6, 2026: U23 Vietnam - U23 Jordan
9:00 PM on January 9, 2026: U23 Vietnam - U23 Kyrgyzstan
11:30 PM on January 12, 2026: U23 Vietnam - U23 Saudi Arabia
