Live coverage of the game between U23 Vietnam and U23 Bangladesh within Group C, 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.
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We will provide detailed updates and the final result of the match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Bangladesh through this article.
Ahead of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, U23 Bangladesh held an extended training camp in Bahrain. During their preparations, they played several friendlies against the host team but suffered defeats in all. Nevertheless, Bangladesh’s squad features a highlight in Cuba Mitchell, a player with English, Jamaican, and Bangladeshi heritage. Mitchell previously trained with the youth academies of Birmingham and Sunderland, promising to bring a unique edge to the South Asian team.
On the other hand, U23 Vietnam had only four days to gather and finalize their preparations. However, the advantage for Coach Kim Sang Sik’s team lies in the fact that most players recently won the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship. This allowed the squad to quickly re-adapt to the tactics and philosophy established by the coaching staff.
In terms of both personnel and form, U23 Bangladesh is unlikely to match U23 Vietnam. Therefore, the opening match is seen as an opportunity for the Red team to assert their strength, secure all three points, and build positive momentum for the upcoming campaign. Beyond just winning, U23 Vietnam aims for a decisive victory to gain an advantage in the race for the top spot in the group against a strong contender, U23 Yemen.