Drawing for the 2026 National U13 Championship: Host Hai Phong meets T&T Nghe An

The press conference and draw for group allocation and match scheduling of the 2026 Yamaha Cup National Youth (U13) Football Championship Final Round took place in Hai Phong.

This year's tournament features 16 outstanding teams, divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each, competing in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals.

According to the draw results, host Hai Phong is in Group A alongside T&T Nghe An, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, and Truong Tuoi Dong Nai Football Academy. Group B includes Hanoi FC, Dong Nai, Dak Lak, and Bac Ninh FC.

In Group C, The Cong Viettel will compete with Dong A Thanh Hoa, Gia Lai, and Ho Chi Minh City. Meanwhile, Group D includes Cong An Ha Noi, Song Lam Nghe An, LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai, and Cong An Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the tournament rules, teams will play a round-robin to determine rankings, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the quarterfinals. Host Hai Phong is placed in position A1 and will play the opening match of the tournament.

The Final Round will take place from June 30 to July 14, 2026, at the Lach Tray Stadium and the training ground of Hai Phong FC. The opening ceremony will be held at 18:30 at Lach Tray Stadium, followed by the match: Host Hai Phong vs. T&T Nghe An.