Vietnam U23 football team gathers for ASIAD 20 preparations
Vietnam's U23 football team has called up 29 players under acting head coach Đinh Hồng Vinh to prepare for ASIAD 20, scheduled in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Training is underway from July 29 to August 6 at the Vietnam Football Youth Training Center in Hanoi. The squad includes medalists from the 2026 U23 Asia Championship and participants in the CFA Team China tournament. Placed in Group C alongside Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and Kuwait, Vietnam may field a U21 team to ready for SEA Games 34 and upcoming U23 Asian and Olympic qualifiers. Coach Kim Sang-sik is engaged with the senior national team during this period.
Key facts
- 29 players called up under acting coach Đinh Hồng Vinh from July 29 to August 6
- Training takes place at Vietnam Football Youth Training Center in Hanoi
- Vietnam is in Group C with Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and Kuwait for ASIAD 20
Why it matters
Vietnam’s U23 squad preparation reflects its commitment to regional multi-sport events and strengthening young talent. Overseas Vietnamese and global football fans can track the development pipeline feeding the senior team and anticipate Vietnam’s competitiveness in Asia’s broader football environment.
Source and method
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