Culture - Sports

Vietnam to host AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualifier

Vietnam will be one of 11 hosts of the AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualification, including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Qatar, Tajikistan, Thailand and the UAE.

Illustrative image (Photo: VFF)
Illustrative image (Photo: VFF)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam will host a group round of the AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualification, according to the continental football governing body.

The qualification rounds will feature 44 teams divided into 11 groups of four. They will compete in a round robin format from September 1 to 9.

The top team from each group and four best second-place sides will secure their spots in the finals along with hosts Saudi Arabia.

Vietnam will be one of 11 hosts, including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Qatar, Tajikistan, Thailand and the UAE.

The tournament draw will be held on May 29 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In addition to an advantage as a host, Vietnam are also placed among the top seeds along with Japan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Indonesia, South Korea, Qatar, China, Tajikistan and Kuwait.

Phu Tho province’s Viet Tri Stadium will be the venue for the event in Vietnam.

The stadium will also host the Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship 2025 from August 7 to 13./.

VNA
#AFC Asian U23 Cup 2026 qualification #tournament draw Vietnam
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

The dribble and clinical finish by Hai Long to score. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam beat Bangladesh 3-0 in international friendly match

The hosts came out on the front foot, pressing high and pinning Bangladesh deep in their own half from the opening whistle. The breakthrough arrived in the eighth minute when Tien Anh whipped in a corner and Tuan Hai finished from a close range to open the scoring.

Delegates perform the ceremony to officially declare Hue Railway Station a tourist destination (Photo: VNA)

Heritage values maximised on central train journey

The Hue–Da Nang route is positioned not merely as transportation but as a cultural journey along one of central Vietnam’s most scenic corridors. With comprehensive upgrades, the “Central Heritage Connection Journey” is expected to become a must-experience tourism product in 2026.

The artists perform the ballet "The Nutcracker" at Ho Guom Opera House on March 25 (Photo: VNA)

Russian classic ballet enchants Hanoi audiences

From the opening scenes, the auditorium was transformed into a fairytale world, enhanced by elaborate staging and the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, including “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers”. Technically demanding sequences such as leaps and pas de deux captivated the audience with their precision, harmony and expressive coordination.

Vietnamese community in New Zealand. (Photo: VNA)

Wellington Cup 2026 strengthens Vietnamese community ties in New Zealand

This year’s event brought together more than 50 players from across Wellington, including the central area, Karori, Lower Hutt, and Johnsonville. Matches were played in a lively and competitive atmosphere, attracting enthusiastic cheers from Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in the capital.

Party General Secretary To Lam, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and other leaders at the concert. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief attends chamber symphony concert in Hanoi

Directed by the Central Military Commission - the Ministry of National Defence, and the Military University of Culture and Arts, the event was meant to celebrate the success of the 14th National Party and the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

Participants join the cultural exchange programme at Due Tam Tea Cultural Space in Chau Pha commune, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)

Cultural exchange fosters ASEAN people-to-people connectivity

The event was jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam–Southeast Asia Friendship Association of the city. It drew the participation of ASEAN consuls general and representatives of consulates in Ho Chi Minh City, along with local officials and representatives from agencies and localities.