Vietnam's U.9, U.11, U.13 Football Festival kicks off with 44 teams
The Football Festival U.9, U.11, U.13 Vietnam 2026 officially opened on July 30 at Nha Trang University, Khanh Hoa Province, featuring over 1,000 young players from 44 teams nationwide. The event runs for three days, from July 30 to August 1, hosting 104 matches. Championship trophies are named after national heroes: Quang Trung Cup for U.9, Ly Thuong Kiet Cup for U.11, and Tran Hung Dao Cup for U.13. Venues also bear names of historic Vietnamese battlegrounds such as Dien Bien Phu and Bach Dang. The university has equipped professional-quality facilities to ensure safety and success.
Key facts
- Event started July 30 at Nha Trang University with over 1,000 young players
- Hosts 104 matches across three age categories until August 1
- Championship and venue names honour Vietnamese national heroes and historic battles
Why it matters
This youth football festival highlights Vietnam’s investment in grassroots sports development, fostering future talent and community pride through connection to national history. Such events promote cultural identity and encourage young athletes, appealing to overseas Vietnamese interested in Vietnam’s sporting progress.
Source and method
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