Vietnam to host matches in 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers

Anh Kiet

Jul 29, 2025 / 05:12 PM

The Vietnamese U17 football team delivered an outstanding performance on the continental stage.

THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam will be one of seven host nations of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

The qualifying round will take place from November 22 to 30, with 38 teams competing, divided into seven groups. The top team in each group will earn a spot in the finals.

Hình ảnh 1 — Vietnam U17 holds Japan U17 to a draw in April 2024. Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn

For the qualifiers, Vietnam has been placed in Pot 1 alongside Australia, Yemen, Iran, Oman, Thailand, and China. The group-stage draw will be held on August 7 at the AFC headquarters in Malaysia.

At the recent AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 finals, Vietnam was drawn into Group B with Japan, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Despite facing strong opponents, the Vietnamese team showed resilience, remaining undefeated in all three group-stage matches with 1-1 draws.

Their performance left a strong and positive impression on fans, especially their impressive draw against the defending champions, Japan.

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