8 teams determined for the quarterfinals of the 2026 National U13 Championship

With the group stage of the 2026 National U13 Championship now finished, eight exceptional teams have secured their spots in the quarterfinals, promising several exciting showdowns.

Tournament 2026 National U13 Youth Football Championship The 2026 National U13 Youth Football Championship officially wrapped up its group stage after matches held on the afternoon of July 7 in Hai Phong, thereby determining the eight best teams advancing to the quarterfinals. The names that earned their place include host Hai Phong, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Football Academy, Hanoi FC, Dong Nai, Dong A Thanh Hoa, The Cong Viettel, Song Lam Nghe An, and Ho Chi Minh City Police.

In Group A, although Becamex Ho Chi Minh City defeated T&T Nghe An 2-0 in the final matchday, this result was not enough for the southern team to turn the tide. The two tickets from this group went to host Hai Phong and Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Football Academy, thanks to their consistent performances throughout the group stage. Home advantage and convincing form help Hai Phong continue to nurture hopes of a deep run in this year's tournament.

In Group B, Hanoi FC and Dong Nai are the two sides that booked their places in the knockout stage. Dong Nai finished the group stage with a 3-0 win over Dak Lak, while Hanoi FC continued to show stability to hold onto the top spot. Both are teams with strong youth development foundations, promising to create many surprises in the upcoming journey.

The developments in Group C also brought no shortage of regrets. A 1-1 draw between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong A Thanh Hoa prevented the southern representative from advancing, while Gia Lai also had to bow out. Dong A Thanh Hoa ended the group stage in first place, while The Cong Viettel claimed the remaining spot. In Group D, Song Lam Nghe An and Ho Chi Minh City Police had little difficulty getting past the group stage, whereas Hanoi Police and LPBank HAGL had to bid an early farewell to the tournament.

According to the schedule, the quarterfinals will all take place on July 9 at Lach Tray Stadium. Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Football Academy will face The Cong Viettel in a matchup considered evenly matched. Hanoi FC meets Ho Chi Minh City Police, while host Hai Phong takes on Dong A Thanh Hoa. The remaining pair is a clash between Song Lam Nghe An and Dong Nai to compete for the last semifinal berth.

Entering the knockout stage, the competition at the 2026 National U13 tournament is predicted to become even more exciting as most of the country's leading youth training centers are represented. With high professional quality and balanced strength among the teams, the quarterfinals promise to deliver thrilling matches, thereby identifying four deserving representatives to advance to the semifinals of this year's tournament.