Coach Kim Sang-sik is proud of Vietnam's convincing 3-2 quarterfinal win against UAE, as the team continues its goal towards the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 final.
Ahead of the match against UAE, concerns arose as Pham Minh Phuc wore the infamous jersey number 21, a number historically associated with bad luck for Vietnamese national teams. However, his significant contributions helped Vietnam advance to the semifinals of the U23 Asian championship 2026.
