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#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ goes under the microscope with the 16 teams having confirmed their respective squads in their chase for continental glory.

With just two days until the big kick-off, the-AFC.com highlights one player from each team to look out for.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-|-3rd-place-playoff-vietnam-2-7-6-2-korea-republic

Vietnam’s determination, resilience make Kim proud

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Vietnam’s determination, resilience make Kim proud

Jeddah: Vietnam head coach Kim Sang-sik lauded his team’s spirited performance after the Southeast Asian side edged Korea Republic on penalties to finish third in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Friday.

Despite being reduced to 10 men following captain Nguyen Dinh Bac’s red card, Vietnam held out for a 2-2 draw before winning the penalty shootout 7-6, with goalkeeper Cao Van Bình denying Bae Hyun-seo’s spot-kick to ensure his side finished on a high note following their semi-final disappointment. 

Vietnam edge Korea Republic on penalties to finish third

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Vietnam edge Korea Republic on penalties to finish third

Jeddah: Vietnam defeated Korea Republic 7-6 on penalties to secure third place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Friday.

In a thrilling tie which ended 2-2 after extra time, Nguyen Quoc Viet’s opener was cancelled out by Kim Tae-won with Nguyen Dinh Bac then restoring the Southeast Asian side’s lead.

The Vietnam captain was, however, sent off late in the game, with Korea Republic equalising through Shin Min-ha deep into added on time to force an additional 30 minutes and the penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Cao Van Bình saving the seventh spot-kick to secure third place for his side. 

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Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Vietnam v Korea Republic

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Vietnam v Korea Republic

Jeddah: Vietnam and Korea Republic will be equally determined to conclude their respective AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ campaigns on a high note with victory in the third-place playoff on Friday.

Both will have to forget the disappointment of their semi-final defeats, with Vietnam having fallen 3-0 to China PR while Korea Republic were beaten 1-0 by Japan.

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group B

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group B

Jakarta: Excitement is building as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ kick-off fast approaches.

The 18th edition of the tournament promises to be a highly charged affair and ahead of the action kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the Group B teams.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-|-semi-finals-vietnam-0-3-china-pr

Kim: Hieu Minh injury reason for Vietnam’s defeat

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Kim: Hieu Minh injury reason for Vietnam’s defeat

Jeddah:  Head coach Kim Sang-sik knew exactly why Vietnam went down 3-0 to China PR in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday - the forced substitution of Nguyen Hieu Minh.

The defender had to be replaced in the 33rd minute due to injury and Kim admitted his side could not cope defensively after that. 

S-final: China PR power past Vietnam

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

S-final: China PR power past Vietnam

Jeddah: China PR went into overdrive in the second half to beat Vietnam 3-0 and book their place in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.

It was a well deserved victory as China PR dominated the semi-final, with strikes from Peng Xiao, Xiang Yuwang and Wang Yudong taking them into the final for the first time. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/photo/s-final-vietnam-v-china-pr

Vietnam’s Tran, China PR’s Liu relishing showdown

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Vietnam’s Tran, China PR’s Liu relishing showdown

Jeddah: Vietnam’s Tran Trung Kien and China PR’s Liu Hoafan have promised their respective sides will spare no effort when the teams meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.

While Vietnam are seeking to go all the way after finishing runners-up in 2018, China PR are featuring in the semi-finals for the first time but will have the psychological advantage of not having lost to their Southeast Asian opponents in three previous meetings.