In Group C, Vietnam will also play other strong rivals: Uzbekistan and Jordan, according to a draw ceremony held by AFC on May 14.

Vietnam qualified for the final round after holding the DPRK to a 2-2 draw in a decisive game of the qualifying round.

Currently, Vietnamese players are competing in the Al-Nakba friendly tournament in Palestine, which also sees the participation of Uzbekistan and Jordan. The tournament will be a test for the players in the lead up to the Asian Championship.  

The AFC U19 Championship will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 3-17. Sixteen teams are divided into four groups to compete in a round robin format to select eight group winners and runners-ups for the quarter-finals.

Vietnam and Thailand are representing Southeast Asia at the tournament.

Draw results: