Men's football schedule for the 2026 Asian Games (LATEST)

Updated schedule for U23 Vietnam men's football at the 2026 Asian Games. Vietnam is in Group C with Uzbekistan, Philippines, and Kuwait.

Men's football event at the 2026 Asian Games will take place in Japan from September 15 to October 3. According to the draw results announced on July 23, U23 Vietnam is in Group C with U23 Uzbekistan, U23 Philippines, and U23 Kuwait.

U23 Vietnam's match schedule at the 2026 Asian Games

According to the team code order in Group C, the expected schedule of U23 Vietnam is as follows:

U23 Vietnam will start their campaign with a match against Kuwait. This is an important game because a favorable result will give the team an advantage before facing the Philippines in the second match.

The biggest challenge is expected in the final match when U23 Vietnam faces Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan's youth football has maintained a top position in Asia for many years, with strong physical, technical, and tactical organization. Therefore, the match on September 22 will likely directly affect the final standings of Group C.

Format of men's football at the 2026 Asian Games

This year's tournament features 15 teams divided into four groups: three groups of four teams and one group of three teams. The teams play a single round-robin, with the top two from each group advancing to the quarterfinals.

Specific draw results:

• Group A: Japan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong (China).
• Group B: China, UAE, Iran, North Korea.
• Group C: Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Philippines, Kuwait.
• Group D: South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar.

Being seeded as a top team helped U23 Vietnam avoid host Japan, defending champion South Korea, and China in the group stage. However, coach Kim Sang-sik's team must maintain high concentration, especially against Uzbekistan.

According to the long-term squad preparation strategy, Vietnam may use the core U21 players at the 2026 Asian Games. This is not only an opportunity to compete for results but also a chance for young players to gain experience, aiming for important goals in the 2028 Olympic cycle.