Thailand U23 (in blue) eliminated in the group stage. Commenter Le Trong Thang wrote, “Now I wonder how U23 Thailand managed to score two goals against Vietnam. Maybe it was just a fluke.”His sentiment struck a chord with many, as U23 Vietnam’s defensive line has been among the strongest in the tournament. I sympathize with them.”As Thailand bowed out of the group stage, many Southeast Asian fans shifted their support toward Vietnam. Against this backdrop, U23 Vietnam has emerged as Southeast Asia’s best shot at making a deep run in the tournament.

Source: VietNamNet News January 15, 2026 23:08 UTC