The Vietnam U23 team is ready for the CFA Team China - Xi'an 2026 friendly football tournament, taking place from March 25 to March 31.
In terms of expertise, this tournament is considered an important preparation step for the long-term plans of Vietnamese football. Through competing with opponents with different levels and styles, the coaching staff has more basis to improve the squad, while creating conditions for players to accumulate international competition experience.
Regarding personnel, head coach Dinh Hong Vinh said that the U23 Vietnam squad is a combination of players who have international competition experience and young faces who are in the process of development.
Some players such as Cao Van Binh, Nguyen Cong Phuong or Le Van Thuan continue to participate, while many players of the U21 generation are given opportunities to prepare for long-term goals, including ASIAD 20.
According to the schedule, U23 Vietnam will meet U23 DPRK in the opening match at 2:00 PM on March 25.
After that, coach Dinh Hong Vinh and his team will face U23 Thailand at 2:00 PM on March 28. In the last match, U23 Vietnam will face host U23 China at 6:35 PM on March 31.
