A Vietnam U23 player (in white) challenges a China U23 player during their match at the CFA Team China Panda Cup in China, November 12, 2025. Yet when set against past results in official competitions, the numbers offer a more sobering picture: Vietnam’s U23 side have never beaten China at an AFC-sanctioned tournament. As the teams prepare to meet again, Vietnam have yet to register a single official U23 victory over China in AFC competitions. Vietnam U23 head coach Kim Sang Sik is seen during the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup is being held in Saudi Arabia from January 6 to 24.

Source: Tuoitre News January 19, 2026 09:33 UTC