Brand new 500 billion VND stadium welcomes numerous U22 Vietnam stars

The 2025 Four Nations Football Tournament – Thai Nguyen featured a remarkable opening ceremony and two thrilling first games.

This afternoon (December 21), the 2025 Four Nations Football Tournament – Thai Nguyen officially kicked off at Thai Nguyen Stadium with a lively and emotional atmosphere.

The opening ceremony left a strong impression on the audience with a spectacular light show combined with elaborately staged cultural performances, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship and promoting local cultural images.

Earlier, on the morning of December 19, 2025, Vietnamese football reached a significant milestone in infrastructure when Thai Nguyen Provincial Stadium, a project with a total investment of over 500 billion VND, was put into operation.

Immediately after the opening ceremony was the match between PVF CAND and The Cong Viettel. The clash between these two historic teams attracted great attention from fans, heating up the competitive atmosphere of the tournament. Both teams feature many U22 Vietnam players recently returned from SEA Games 33 such as Hieu Minh, Thanh Nhan, Anh Quan, Cong Phuong...

Earlier, the 3:30 PM match between Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Hanoi FC delivered many exciting moments. With efficient play and good opportunity conversion, Hoang Anh Gia Lai secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Hanoi FC, thus starting off favorably in this friendly tournament.

The 2025 Four Nations Football Tournament – Thai Nguyen is an important opportunity for teams to review their squads, test lineups and tactics in preparation for the new season, while providing fans with high-quality and thrilling matches.

With a capacity of 22,000 spectators, Thai Nguyen Provincial Stadium is nearly the same size as Hang Day Stadium (22,500 seats) and surpasses Viet Tri Stadium (about 20,000 seats). The total investment for the project is 535 billion VND, funded by central government support, land use fees, and other legitimate sources. Upon completion, it is recognized as the largest stadium in the Northern Midlands and Mountainous region, serving as a central venue for large-scale sports, cultural, and tourism activities.