Vietnam U15 finishes third in Group R at FIFA U15 World Cup

The Vietnam U15 national team concluded its qualifying stage at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan with a 2-1 victory over Guyana. Goals from Khac Hieu in the 4th minute and a backheel strike by Phuoc An in the 7th minute provided an early advantage for the Vietnamese side. Although Guyana narrowed the gap with a penalty by Jadan in the 15th minute, Vietnam maintained their lead to secure the win.

Following this result, Vietnam finished third in Group R with a record of three wins and two losses. Their previous matches included a 3-6 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 6-0 wins against Brunei and Mauritius, and a 3-4 loss to Iran.

Due to their group ranking, Vietnam will proceed to compete in the Tier C group during the next stage of the tournament. The FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 is the inaugural tournament for this age group, utilizing an eight-player format per team.