Vietnam: Vietnam's U23 team made an impressive start to the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, defeating U23 Jordan 2-0 on January 6 at King Abdullah Sports City Hall in Saudi Arabia. Facing a higher-rated West Asian opponent, head coach Kim Sang-sik's side played with confidence, pressing aggressively and maintaining a compact, disciplined shape from the opening minutes.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnamese squad showed strong tactical awareness and executed their game plan effectively against Jordan. The team's solid defense and strategic counter-attacks were instrumental in securing the victory. This win marks a positive beginning for Vietnam in the tournament as they aim to progress from Group A.