From early morning, the international lobby area became bustling with red flags with yellow stars, national team jerseys and many congratulatory banners. The waiting atmosphere was filled with excitement as fans continuously updated flight information, ready to give applause and words of encouragement to the young players as soon as the team landed.
According to the plan, U23 Vietnam will land at Noi Bai airport on the evening of January 24. Airport security forces have also been strengthened to ensure order and safety during the time when many people gather to wait for the team.
At the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, U23 Vietnam made a strong impression when overcoming many top regional opponents to advance deep into the tournament. In particular, in the third-place match, the young Vietnamese players showed bravery and resilient fighting spirit when they drew with U23 Korea after 120 minutes, before winning in the penalty shootout.
The achievement of 3rd place in Asia is not only an encouraging result for U23 Vietnam but also shows the clear progress of the country's youth football. Therefore, the warm welcome of fans at Noi Bai airport is considered a meaningful spiritual reward, adding motivation for the players on the road ahead.
