AsemconnectVietnam - Vietnam will be one of seven host nations of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, alongside Bhutan, China, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar.

 Vietnam will be one of seven host nations of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, alongside Bhutan, China, India, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

The qualifying round will take place from November 22 to 30, with the participation of 38 teams, divided into seven groups: three of six teams and four of five teams. The top team in each group will earn a spot in the final.

Vietnam have been placed in Pot 1 for the qualifiers, alongside Australia, Yemen, Iran, Oman, Thailand, and China. The group-stage draw will be held on August 7 at the AFC headquarters in Malaysia.

At the recent AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025 finals, Vietnam were drawn into Group B with Japan, Australia, and the UAE. Despite facing very strong opponents, the Vietnamese team showed resilience, remaining undefeated in all three group-stage matches with identical 1-1 draws. However, due to insufficient points and goal difference, coach Nguyen Quoc Tuan and his players missed out on a spot in the quarterfinals. Nonetheless, their performance, especially the impressive draw against defending champions Japan, left a strong and positive impression./.

Source: VNA