Vietnam’s under-23 team have only managed to defeat China in friendly tournaments. Photo: TED TranAhead of the semifinal at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, optimism is running high among Vietnamese fans, fueled by the Vietnamese team’s encouraging recent results. In contrast, when it comes to official competitions such as the Asian Games or continental qualifiers, history tilts decisively in favor of China’s U23 team. At the Asian Games in 2002 and 2010, Vietnam’s U23 team were comprehensively beaten by China, suffering defeats of 0-2 and 0-3, respectively. Vietnam will take on China in the semifinal match of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup at 10:30 pm next Tuesday.

Source: Tuoitre News January 18, 2026 23:55 UTC