Vietnam's U17 national team faces a decisive match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 12, 2026, in the final group-stage game of the AFC U17 Asian Cup. A victory would guarantee Vietnam a place in the FIFA U17 World Cup.
According to the latest standings, South Korea leads Group B with 4 points, while Vietnam and Yemen each have 3 points. The UAE is at the bottom with 1 point. Vietnam's head coach, Cristiano Roland, has emphasized the team's determination to secure the win.
The match is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia, the host nation for the tournament. The top four teams from the Asian Cup will qualify for the U17 World Cup.
