Chuangzhou, revisitedEight years ago, under coach Park Hang Seo, U23 Vietnam stunned Asia by reaching the final of the 2018 AFC U23 Championship in Chuangzhou, China. Heading into the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, fans are hopeful - especially since the team enjoyed a relatively stable 2025 season and benefited from long-term, methodical preparations backed by the Vietnam Football Federation. A dream within reachKhuat Van Khang and his teammates are aiming high at the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Still, a closer look at U23 Vietnam today suggests that chasing a new miracle isn’t just wishful thinking. This wealth of experience gives U23 Vietnam a solid foundation as they enter the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Source: VietNamNet News January 02, 2026 01:54 UTC