Vietnam U23 team kicks off 2026 with the AFC U23 Asian Cup this January. The men’s national team triumphed at the ASEAN Cup, the U23s claimed the Southeast Asian U23 Championship, and the year concluded with a euphoric victory at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand. Historic milestone: 7 national teams reach Asian finalsThe biggest headline is that seven Vietnamese national teams have qualified for the final rounds of Asian competitions in 2026 - an unprecedented achievement. Only Vietnam and Japan achieved this in 2025Among Southeast Asian nations, Vietnam stands alone in reaching this level of comprehensive qualification in 2025. Even more impressive, most Vietnamese teams qualified with perfect winning records, demonstrating technical stability and mental fortitude.

Source: VietNamNet News January 04, 2026 07:26 UTC