Vietnam U20 match schedule for 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers
VOV.VN - Vietnam U20 have been placed in Pot 2 for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, based on their performance in the 2018, 2023, and 2025 editions.
Ranked 14th in Asia, Vietnam share Pot 2 with Qatar, Indonesia, Syria, Thailand, Yemen, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan.
The draw places Vietnam in Group C alongside the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Palestine, and Iran, a challenging group featuring experienced opponents with notable professional quality.
According to the schedule, Vietnam U20 will kick off their campaign against the DPRK at 19:00 on August 31. The team will subsequently face Palestine at 19:00 on September 3 and Iran at 19:00 on September 6.
All Group C matches will take place at Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam’s northern province of Phu Tho, granting the country U20 home-field advantage.
The 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers run from August 31 to September 6, 2026. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will select eight group winners and the seven best runners-up to advance to the final tournament.
In preparation for the qualifiers, Vietnam U20 are currently undergoing a training camp in Japan. Head coach Yutaka Ikeuchi and his team will play friendly matches to test formations and fine-tune the squad.
U20 Vietnam handed tough draw in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
VOV.VN - U20 Vietnam have been drawn into a challenging group in the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup, which also serve as the opening stage of qualification for the 2027 FIFA U20 World Cup.
