U23 Vietnam wraps up their participation in CFA Team China - Xi'an 2026 by facing the host team, U23 China. This match carries substantial professional weight for the young players led by coach Đinh Hồng Vinh.
The CFA Team China 2026 international friendly tournament provides an opportunity for U23 teams across Asia to test their formations, assess their strength, and accumulate international match experience ahead of future major objectives.
U23 Vietnam enters the final match following a 0-1 defeat against U23 Thailand. This result means coach Đinh Hồng Vinh and his team no longer have a chance to compete for the championship, but the match against U23 China still holds great professional significance. Given that the squad participating mainly consists of U21 players, the two previous matches have provided the coaching staff with additional data to evaluate each position, continuing the process of selection and refining the core framework for the upcoming journey. Despite the loss in the previous match, U23 Vietnam demonstrated a serious competitive spirit and clear determination.
On the other side, U23 China has not provided reassurance despite having home advantage. This team drew 2-2 with U23 Thailand in their opening match, then experienced another tense draw against U23 North Korea. Issues in the defensive line continue to pressure the host team. Therefore, the match against U23 Vietnam is an opportunity for U23 China to keep their hope of winning the championship at home alive, but it certainly won't be an easy task if they continue to expose gaps in their defense.
This confrontation remains highly anticipated. For U23 Vietnam, it's an opportunity for young players to gain more experience against a highly motivated opponent. For U23 China, the pressure to win will force them to play more aggressively and tightly. This serves as a valuable test for both teams in preparation for larger future missions.
U23 Vietnam squad list for CFA Team China 2026