Live Football: Vietnam U23 vs North Korea U23: Overseas Vietnamese Star Starts

(Live Football) - Vietnam U23 will play their opening match of CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026 against North Korea U23.

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What time is the Vietnam U23 vs North Korea U23 match, and where to watch live?

• Match Time:14:00 on March 25, 2026
• Match Venue:Xi'an, China
• Competition:CFA Team China – Xi'an 2026
• Live Broadcast Channel:Updating...

Pre-match Analysis of Vietnam U23 vs North Korea U23: The Mysterious Opponent

Vietnam U23 will begin their CFA Team China 2026 campaign against North Korea U23 – an opponent considered the biggest "unknown" of the tournament. In recent years, this team has rarely appeared in international competitions, making information gathering and analysis extremely limited. This element of mystery makes the match unpredictable, despite past encounters where Vietnam U23 often faced difficulties, including a 1-2 loss at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2020. Against an opponent with scarce data, coach Đinh Hồng Vinh and his team are likely to focus on refining their tactics and maximizing their own capabilities.

For this training camp, Vietnam U23 brought to China a squad largely composed of young players born between 2005 and 2007. This is a strategic decision by the coaching staff, as many key players from previous years are now over the U23 age limit or have moved up to the national team. Therefore, the Xi'an tournament does not prioritize results but aims to build a foundation for the next generation.

The squad list reflects this direction, retaining only a few players who participated in the AFC U23 Asian Cup, such as goalkeeper Phạm Đình Hải, Cao Văn Bình, and midfielders Nguyễn Công Phương and Lê Văn Thuận. Alongside them are players with U23-level experience like Lê Nguyên Hoàng, Thái Bá Đạt, Nguyễn Quang Vinh, and Lê Đình Long Vũ, plus many promising new faces.

Through the CFA Team China 2026 tournament, the coaching staff will have the opportunity to thoroughly review and evaluate the young squad. The key goal is to identify suitable talents to strengthen the team for the upcoming ASIAD 2026 in September. This is considered a pivotal phase in the transition process, requiring meticulous preparation both technically and mentally.

Expected Lineup for Vietnam U23 vs North Korea U23

• Vietnam U23:Cao Văn Bình, Lê Nguyên Hoàng, Đinh Quang Kiệt, Trần Hải Anh, Nguyễn Bảo Long, Nguyễn Cảnh Tài, Trần Thành Trung, Nguyễn Quang Vinh, Lê Văn Thuận, Nguyễn Công Phương, Nguyễn Đăng Dương
• North Korea U23:Kang Ju Hyok, Jang Kuk Chol, Kang Kuk Chol, Kim Kuk Bol, Kim Kyong Sok, Pom Hyok Kim, Kim Yu Song, Paek Chung Song, Ri Il Song, Ri Jo Guk

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