8 teams confirmed for the 2026 National U21 Quarterfinals

The group phase of the 2026 National U21 Championship finals is over, with the top eight sides earning their places in the quarter-finals, where numerous exciting encounters are expected.

Group Stage The National U21 Football Championship Finals officially ended after the matches on the afternoon of July 17, thereby fully determining the eight teams that will appear in the quarterfinals. After three intense rounds, the sides with the most consistent form and strongest character have advanced, promising to deliver thrilling contests in the knockout stage.

The focus of the final round in Group C was the clash between PVF and Cong An Ha Noi. With the advantage of leading the group before kickoff, PVF only needed a draw to maintain their top spot. The young team controlled the game for most of the time but could not break through the opponent's tight defense. The match ended 0-0, enough for PVF to keep the first place, while Cong An Ha Noi also achieved their goal of advancing thanks to the performance of the third-placed team.

In the simultaneous match, SHB Da Nang surprisingly lost to Dong Nai 0-2. After a goalless first half, Dong Nai caused an upset when Tuan Sang opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, followed by Minh Toan doubling the lead from the penalty spot a few minutes later. Despite ending the final round empty-handed, SHB Da Nang maintained their second-place position to qualify for the quarterfinals, while Dong Nai had to bow out with only 3 points from the group stage.

With the group stage concluded, the eight best teams for the quarterfinals have been determined. In Group A, Hanoi and PVF-CAND took the top two positions; Group B saw The Cong Viettel and Song Lam Nghe An advance. The representatives from Group C are PVF and SHB Da Nang, while the two best third-placed spots went to LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Cong An Ha Noi.

According to the bracket results, the quarterfinals will feature several notable matchups. Hanoi will face SHB Da Nang, PVF will take on LPBank Hoang Anh Gia Lai, The Cong Viettel will compete against Cong An Ha Noi, and Song Lam Nghe An will meet PVF-CAND. With a knockout format, even a single mistake could end a team's campaign.

The quarterfinals promise intense competition as title contenders begin to face off directly. Hanoi, The Cong Viettel, PVF, and Song Lam Nghe An all possess quality squads and are highly rated, while Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Cong An Ha Noi, SHB Da Nang, and PVF-CAND are ready to spring surprises. The race for the championship The 2026 National U21 tournament is therefore expected to enter its most exciting and unpredictable phase.