14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

U23 Vietnam receives national honors for ASEAN Cub Championship

Tung Lam

Aug 01, 2025 / 08:46 PM

As of January 2025, Vietnam ranked the 112 in the FIFA's ranking.

THE HANOI TIMES — The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 1 held a ceremony to commend and reward the U23 Vietnam national team following their victory at the 2025 ASEAN Cub Championship held in Indonesia.

U23 Vietnam defeated U23 Indonesia 1-0 in the final at the host’s stadium. The team’s disciplined performance and tactical maturity throughout the tournament solidified their position as one of Southeast Asia’s top football powers.

Hình ảnh 1 — Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong welcomes coach Kim Sang-sik and the U23 Vietnam team at Noi Bai International Airport on the night of July 30. Photo: Baovanhoa.vn

Previously, the ministry had issued a decision to award certificates of merit to five individuals who made significant contributions in supporting the team. The recipients include team leader Tran Anh Tu, interpreter Do Anh Van, doctor Nguyen Truong An, and medical staff Vu Anh Dung and Luu Quang Loi. Their behind-the-scenes efforts were recognized as key factors in the team’s successful campaign.

According to the plan, U23 Vietnam will regroup at the end of August to prepare for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, scheduled for early September. This qualifying round is crucial, as it determines a spot in the final tournament, a competition of strategic importance for gaining international experience, building competitive resilience, and nurturing future talent for the national team.

With strong momentum, solid preparation, and a squad in top form, U23 Vietnam is set to begin a promising journey toward greater continental challenges.

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