A screenshot shows a post from the FIFA World Cup Facebook account praising Vietnam's under-23 players following their Group A victory against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, January 13, 2026. Vietnam sealed the top spot in Group A with nine points from three matches following the win early on Tuesday, advancing to the quarterfinals and eliminating hosts Saudi Arabia, who finished third in the group. Goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien played a key role in preserving the lead, making multiple saves as Saudi Arabia pressed for an equalizer. Vietnam will face either Syria or the United Arab Emirates in the quarterfinals at 10:30 pm (Vietnam time) on Friday. The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, held in Saudi Arabia from January 6 to 24, features four groups of four teams, with the top two in each group advancing to the quarterfinals.

Source: Tuoitre News January 13, 2026 06:23 UTC