Lao Dong's record at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, on the evening of January 23, many people in Ho Chi Minh City gathered in the central area to wait to watch the 3rd place match of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship between U23 Vietnam and U23 Korea through large LED screens.
The street space is brilliant with the red color of the national flag, U23 Vietnam jerseys and many cheering items, creating a vibrant and emotional atmosphere.
Despite missing the final match, the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street area was still bustling with cheers, showing the fans' belief in the possibility that U23 Vietnam will play explosively against U23 Korea.
To serve people watching the match, the organizing committee has arranged 2 large LED screens, and functional forces have been strengthened to ensure security and order, regulate traffic, and maintain a safe and civilized public living space.
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Nam (resident of Gia Dinh ward) said that he and his friends were present early to choose a convenient location to watch the match.
Although not a final match, this is still a very worthwhile match to watch. U23 Vietnam had an impressive journey at the tournament and deserves to receive the support of fans. I believe the players will play with the highest determination against U23 Korea," Mr. Nam shared.
Sharing the same excited mood, Ms. Pham Thu Hang (resident of Hanh Thong ward) expressed her belief that U23 Vietnam will soon regain their spirit after the semi-finals and dedicate themselves wholeheartedly. According to her, the participation of the Vietnamese youth team in the medal match has shown clear progress in national football.
I hope the players maintain their confidence, play cohesively and take good advantage of opportunities. No matter what the result, the courageous fighting spirit of U23 Vietnam is still something that makes fans proud," Ms. Hang said.
At this year's tournament, U23 Vietnam had an impressive journey when they successively defeated opponents such as: U23 Jordan, U23 UAE and host U23 Saudi Arabia. Although they had to stop with regret for the unexpected excellence of U23 China in the semi-finals, fans still appreciated the efforts of the whole team.
Many fans in Ho Chi Minh City expressed their belief that U23 Vietnam will quickly regain their spirit, dedicate a fair match and achieve a good result against U23 Korea when the tournament ends.
