U23 Vietnam’s remarkable journey at the AFC U23 Championship 2026 came to a halt in the semifinal after a 0-3 defeat to a dominant U23 China. U23 Vietnam fought hard but fell 0-3 to China in the AFC U23 Championship 2026 semifinal – Photo: AFCComing into the match, U23 Vietnam carried the confidence of a team that had consistently impressed. Vietnam, still reeling from the loss of Hieu Minh, conceded just minutes into the second half. Down to ten men and down by two goals, Vietnam saw the match - and the dream - slipping away. We will regroup, focus, and fight with everything we have.”Praise and support from the regionWhile the defeat was a bitter blow, U23 Vietnam were far from forgotten.

Source: VietNamNet News January 21, 2026 04:18 UTC