On the afternoon of 28/1, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac's family prepared 100 feasts, inviting over 1,000 relatives and neighbors to thank them for accompanying their son throughout his football journey.

Nguyen Thanh Nhan, the player who scored the decisive goal to help Vietnam secure third place at the U23 Asia tournament, is praised for his handsome looks when wearing a suit.

Goalkeeper Cao Van Binh, a hero who helped the Vietnam national team secure a silver medal at the U23 Asia Championship, has garnered significant public attention for his handsome looks and 1,83 m height.

With four goals, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac has a significant chance to become the first Vietnamese player to win the top scorer award at the U23 Asian Championship finals.

A 7-6 penalty shootout victory not only secured third place at the U23 Asian championship for Vietnam but also marked their first triumph over South Korea.

Hundreds of fans on Nguyen Hue Walking Street erupted in celebration as Vietnam took a 2-1 lead in the 3rd place playoff against U23 South Korea.

Wang Yudong, who scored the decisive goal in the 3-0 victory, stated that the entire Chinese team was confident of defeating Vietnam even before the U23 Asia semifinal.

Fitness, spirit, and the ability to decide matches are prominent strengths of Vietnam highlighted in major Chinese newspapers after their win against UAE in the U23 Asian Cup 2026 quarterfinals.

Having lost in the two most recent U23 Asian quarter-final appearances, captain Khuat Van Khang is determined to defeat UAE tomorrow, aiming to break the losing streak in his third participation.

Several major Indonesian news agencies believe Vietnam has a greater chance of defeating UAE in the U23 Asian Cup 2026 quarter-final match.

The Asian Football Confederation's homepage published an article praising the fighting spirit of Kim Sang-sik's squad at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals.

Indonesian media has praised Vietnam for its undefeated run in the group stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Coach Kim Sang-sik’s team helps Vietnamese football set a series of records with a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the final match of Group A at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026.

Many international sports sites predict Vietnam will lose to Saudi Arabia by a small margin in the final match of Group A at the U23 Asia Cup 2026, taking place today.