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Vietnam U20 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Overview

The 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualification Group C matches concluded at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho with U20 Vietnam failing to qualify. Following an opening 3-0 loss to U20 North Korea and a 1-2 defeat to U20 Palestine, Vietnam faced a decisive final match against U20 Iran on September 6, 2026.

Despite taking an early lead in the 40th minute through captain Nguyen Quoc Khanh, U20 Vietnam suffered a 1-3 defeat against U20 Iran. The team conceded three goals during the second half, including two from penalty kicks. This result leaves U20 Vietnam at the bottom of Group C with zero points from three matches.

Under new AFC regulations, finishing at the bottom of the group results in relegation to the Development Phase for the next cycle. Vietnam joins ten other teams—including representatives from Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, and Hong Kong—in this phase. To return to the Qualification Phase for the 2031 tournament, Vietnam must finish in the top two of their assigned group during the 2029 Development Phase matches.

Following the elimination, head coach Yutaka Ikeuchi has faced scrutiny regarding his professional background. Reports suggested Ikeuchi had not managed a team in 16 years, prompting debates over his tactical suitability. However, Japan Football Association records clarify that while he has not led national youth teams since 2009, he has held significant roles in youth development, including coaching U15 academy teams between 2021 and 2024. Ikeuchi has apologized to supporters, noting that players “lack sufficient match experience to compete with high-pressure teams like Iran.” Experts have attributed the failure to a lack of competitive experience and insufficient preparation time, raising broader concerns regarding Vietnam’s youth training systems.

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Yutaka Ikeuchi · U20 Vietnam · Viet Tri Stadium · U20 North Korea · AFC

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    U20 Vietnam fails to qualify for 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup

    U20 Vietnam has failed to qualify for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup, resulting in relegation to the 2029 Development Phase. Experts cite lack of experience and preparation as primary causes.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi faces scrutiny after U20 Vietnam's qualifying failure

    U20 Vietnam coach Yutaka Ikeuchi faces scrutiny over his coaching record following the team's exit from the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, amid debates over his youth development expertise.

  3. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    U20 Vietnam eliminated from AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers

    U20 Vietnam has been eliminated from the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers after a 1-3 loss to Iran, resulting in relegation to the Development Phase for the next cycle.

  4. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    U20 Vietnam faces slim qualification chances in AFC U20 Asian Cup

    U20 Vietnam faces a slim chance of qualifying for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup after two consecutive losses in Group C. They must defeat Iran in their final match to stay in contention.

  5. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    U20 Vietnam loses 0-3 to North Korea in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

    U20 Vietnam lost 0-3 to U20 North Korea in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener, leaving them at the bottom of Group C but still mathematically in contention for qualification.

  6. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    U20 Vietnam finalizes 23-player squad for AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers

    U20 Vietnam has announced its 23-player squad for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers in Phu Tho, featuring senior players Đinh Quang Kiệt and Nguyễn Lê Phát.

Sources

anninhthudo.vn · baogialai.com.vn · baogiaothong.vn · baolaocai.vn · baotintuc.vn · baoxaydung.vn · ekbis.harianjogja.com · en.baoquocte.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · htv.vn · jawapos.com · news.tuoitre.vn · nhandan.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · thethao.tuoitre.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn · vff.org.vn

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