Following their opening draw against U23 North Korea, U23 Vietnam will proceed to their second fixture in the CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026 friendly competition, encountering U23 Thailand at 14:00 on March 28.
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The CFA Team China 2026 International Friendly Tournament takes place from March 25 to 31, 2026, gathering high-quality U23 teams from Asia. This tournament promises exciting matches and also serves as an opportunity for young players to accumulate international competition experience.
In the opening match of CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026, U23 Vietnam quickly took the lead against U23 North Korea thanks to a goal by Minh Tam but could not maintain the advantage, allowing the opponent to equalize 1-1 in the second half. This result provides the coaching staff with further basis for evaluating the squad, continuing to test formations and refine the core framework for the 2026 objectives.
After that, U23 Vietnam will face U23 Thailand on March 28 and host U23 China on March 31. This is also an occasion for the coaching staff to observe and assess, while testing team formations and simultaneously completing the squad to aim for important goals in 2026.
The U23 Vietnam squad participating in the tournament combines players who have proven their ability in youth national teams with new, promising talents, particularly those born between 2005 and 2007. This move demonstrates the trend of rejuvenation and building a succession force for the National Team.
The CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026 tournament not only helps young players gain experience and improve their professional skills, but also serves as preparation for personnel for upcoming important tasks, especially the 2026 Asian Games. This is considered a crucial platform in the long-term development strategy of Vietnamese football.
List of U23 Vietnam players participating in CFA Team China 2026
Goalkeepers:Cao Van Binh, Pham Dinh Hai, Hoa Xuan Tin
Defenders:Le Nguyen Hoang, Nguyen Canh Tai, Dinh Quang Kiet, Vo Quoc Anh, Tran Hai Anh, Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Mai Quoc Tu
Midfielders:Tran Thanh Trung, Nguyen Quang Vinh, Ta Xuan Truong, Quach Quang Huy, Le Thang Long, Le Dinh Long Vu, Nguyen Bao Long, Nguyen Quoc Toan, Le Van Thuan, Nguyen Cong Phuong, Nguyen Vadim, Thai Ba Dat
Forwards:Nguyen Minh Tam, Nguyen Dang Duong, Nguyen Anh Tuan.