This is the fifth edition of the tournament organized by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), featuring all 10 national teams from the region. The matches are scheduled to be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta) and Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium (Bekasi).

Returning after a two-year cycle, this tournament is considered crucial for the development of youth football in Southeast Asia. For Vietnam, besides defending their title, the tournament is an opportunity for coach Kim Sang-sik and his players to improve their fitness and tactics, preparing for important tournaments such as the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games at the end of 2025.

According to the draw results, Vietnam is in Group B with Cambodia and Laos. Host Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam are in Group A. Group C consists of Thailand, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste. The teams will play a round-robin format to determine the top three teams from each group and the best second-placed team to advance to the next round.

Before departing for Indonesia on 14/7, coach Kim will announce the final squad of 23 players. With a favorable group, he and his team are expected to help Vietnam win their third consecutive title in this tournament, following their victories in 2022 and 2023.

As the rights holder, FPT Play is committed to making improvements, aiming to enhance the quality of tournaments and provide optimal benefits for viewers. The broadcaster will air the matches on various platforms, including terrestrial, cable, satellite, IPTV, internet, mobile, public screenings, and social media.

Vietnam U23 squad list:

Goalkeepers (4): Tran Trung Kien (HAGL), Cao Van Binh (SLNA), Nguyen Tan (Ba Ria Vung Tau), Pham Dinh Hai (Ha Noi)

Defenders (11): Le Van Ha (Ha Noi), Pham Ly Duc, Dinh Quang Kiet (HAGL), Nguyen Hieu Minh, Nguyen Bao Long (PVF-CAND), Dang Tuan Phong, Nguyen Hong Phuc (The Cong), Ho Van Cuong (SLNA), Nguyen Duc Anh (Da Nang), Vo Anh Quan (Ninh Binh), Nguyen Nhat Minh (Hai Phong)

Midfielders (12): Nguyen Van Truong (Ha Noi), Nguyen Xuan Bac (PVF-CAND), Nguyen Cong Phuong, Khuat Van Khang, Nguyen Thanh Dat (The Cong), Nguyen Quang Vinh, Dinh Xuan Tien (SLNA), Pham Minh Phuc (CAHN), Le Van Thuan, Nguyen Thai Son (Thanh Hoa), Nguyen Phi Hoang (Da Nang), Viktor Le (Ha Tinh)

Forwards (8): Nguyen Thanh Nhan (PVF-CAND), Nguyen Le Phat (PVF Center), Nguyen Dang Duong (The Cong), Le Dinh Long Vu (SLNA), Nguyen Dinh Bac (CAHN), Nguyen Ngoc My (Thanh Hoa), Nguyen Quoc Viet (Ninh Binh), Alex Bui (Bohemians Praha 1905).

Thanh Quy