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Vietnam youth football development

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Vietnam’s youth football programs have shown significant activity and success in late 2026. In September, the U16 national team convened a 36-player training camp under head coach Hoang Anh Tuan to prepare for the CFA Team China 2026 international friendly tournament in Shenyang. Following this period, the Vietnam U17 national team secured qualification for the 2026 U17 World Cup, becoming the only Southeast Asian representative after progressing through the 2026 U17 Asian Championship. Simultaneously, the U15 national team began preparing for the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026, which utilizes a unique 8v8 format on smaller pitches. Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan noted the squad is undergoing training to adapt to specific technical requirements, such as offside rules applying only in the attacking third. In mid-October, the U17 team entered a critical preparation phase. After a month of training in Hanoi, the squad arrived in South Korea on October 17 for a 10-day training camp. The team faces a setback as striker Dau Quang Hung was ruled out due to a thigh muscle injury. Following a 1-4 loss to Seoul FC U18 on October 20, the team secured a 5-0 victory against U17 Cheonan FC on October 26, with Trần Mạnh Quân scoring twice. Coach Cristiano Roland used the match to test various tactical setups and personnel. The U17 team is scheduled to continue preparations in the United Arab Emirates from November 6 to 9 before traveling to Qatar for the World Cup. In Group G, Vietnam is set to face Belgium, New Zealand, and Mali. In the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan, the Vietnam U15 national team concluded its qualifying stage in Group R.

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