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Two U23 Asian Cup 2026 semi-final matches determined

The U23 Asian Cup 2026 semi-finals will feature four East Asian teams: Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and China.

The U23 Asian Cup 2026 semi-finals, featuring East Asian powerhouses Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and China, are set to take place on 20/1. The schedule includes a match between South Korea and Japan at 6:30 PM, followed by Vietnam facing China at 10:30 PM.

Historically, South Korea holds the record for most semi-final appearances in the U23 Asian Cup, having reached this stage five times across seven tournaments. Japan follows with 4 appearances, and Vietnam with two. This year marks China's inaugural entry into the final four, a notable achievement for the team.

Vietnam celebrates a 3-2 victory over UAE in the U23 Asian Cup 2026 quarterfinals, at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 16/1. Photo: *AFC*

Hieu Luong

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/xac-dinh-hai-tran-ban-ket-u23-chau-a-2026-5006913.html

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