Coach Lee Min-sung spoke with palpable disappointment after Korea lost to Vietnam in a penalty shootout during the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup third-place match.
After witnessing China defeat Vietnam in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals, former star Dong Fangzhuo admitted his error in underestimating coach Antonio Puche Vicente's squad.
The appointment of Alexander George King, a referee familiar with Chinese football, to officiate the match against Vietnam, is considered good news for coach Puche's team in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals.
Nguyen Dinh Bac and Nguyen Xuan Bac were taken for doping control after Vietnam's 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in the second match of group A at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.
