The match schedule for U23 Vietnam at CFA Team China Xi'an 2026 anticipates numerous challenges, with consecutive encounters against North Korea, Thailand, and the host China.
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 25/3 | 14:00 | U23 Vietnam vs U23 North Korea | China |
| 28/3 | 14:00 | U23 Vietnam vs U23 Thailand | |
| 31/3 | 18:35 | U23 Vietnam vs U23 China |
Early morning on March 23, the U23 Vietnam national teamarrived in Xi'an city (China), officially commencing their journey to participate in the CFA Team China 2026 international friendly tournament.
After a flight departing from Hanoi and a connecting flight in Guangzhou, the squad under interim head coach Dinh Hong Vinh landed safely. Immediately at the airport, the team was warmly welcomed by the host nation's organizing committee, receiving prompt assistance to complete procedures and transfer to the hotel.
Due to overnight travel, the entire team prioritized rest to recover physically. According to the plan, U23 Vietnam will conduct their first training session later in the afternoon of the same day to acclimatize to weather conditions and the pitch, while also assessing the squad before entering the tournament.
At CFA Team China 2026, U23 Vietnam will successively face high-quality opponents from the region. Specifically, the team will meet U23 North Korea on March 25, face U23 Thailand on March 28, and conclude the round with a match against host U23 China on March 31.
Regarding the squad participating in this tournament, coach Dinh Hong Vinh stated the U23 Vietnam roster assembles many promising young talents. Among them, several players who have proven their capabilities, such as Cao Van Binh, Nguyen Cong Phuong, and Le Van Thuận, continue to be expected to play key roles.
Additionally, the coaching staff has also given opportunities to many new talents from the U21 generation. This is an important preparatory step towards the Asian Games 2026, while also building a succession force for Vietnamese football in the future. With thorough preparation and a determined spirit, U23 Vietnam is expected to deliver a positive performance in this tournament.