In Group C of the 2026 U17 Asian qualifiers, after four matches, U17 Vietnam topped Group C with 12 absolute points, scored 26 goals and conceded none. U17 Malaysia is closely behind, also with 12 points but with a difference of (+20 compared to +26).
Meanwhile, Hong Kong (China) ranked 3rd with 6 points (2 wins, 2 losses) and 4th with U17 Singapore with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses). The two bottom positions are U17 Macau (China) with 1 point and U17 Northern Mariana Islands with no points yet.
According to the final match schedule on November 30, at 4:00 p.m., U17 North Mariana will meet U17 Macau (China). At 7:00 p.m., two matches will take place between U17 Vietnam - U17 Malaysia and U17 Hong Kong (China) - U17 Singapore.
The match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Malaysia is considered a group final, deciding the top spot in the group and a direct ticket to the 2026 U17 Asian Cup finals.
Coach Roland of U17 Vietnam hopes that the whole team will increase their concentration and caution when meeting U17 Malaysia. He said: "This is like a final. I will prepare my students well. U17 Vietnam will enter the final match in the best and most disciplined way".
