FPT Play and TV360 will broadcast the U23 Vietnam vs. U23 China football match live.

Match information: Vietnam U23 vs China U23

Time: 10:30 PM on January 20, 2026 (Hanoi time)

Location: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium

Tournament: AFC U23 Asian Championship 2026

Live stream channel:TV360,FPT Play

Match report between Vietnam U23 vs China U23

90'+11 - Time's up

The match has ended. China U23 won 3-0 against Vietnam U23 and secured their place in the final.

90'+9 – GOAL! China U23 scores their third goal.

Wang Yudong scored with a precise close-range tap-in in injury time, sealing the 3-0 victory.

90'+5 – Ball hits the crossbar

After goalkeeper Trung Kien pushed the ball away, it hit the crossbar of the Vietnam U23 goal.

90'+1 – Li Hao makes a brilliant save.

Thanh Nhàn's header was dangerous, but goalkeeper Li Hao reacted quickly.

90' – The second half has 9 minutes of added time.

The referee decided to add a considerable amount of extra time to the second half.

88' – MISS!

Dinh Bac had a chance to shoot, but his shot wasn't powerful enough and was blocked by a Chinese U23 defender.

87' – China U23 misses a chance

Behram Abduweli had a dangerous shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

81' – Vietnam U23 avoids defeat

China's U23 team created a golden opportunity, but fortunately, goalkeeper Trung Kien made a successful save.

78' – VAR disallows goal

VAR determined that China U23's goal was invalid due to offside.

73' – Controversial situation

The ball was in the U23 Vietnam net, and VAR immediately intervened. Notably, Ly Duc was sent off.

67' – Vietnam U23 team completes substitution.

Van Thuan was constantly active after coming on as a substitute. The Vietnam U23 team had used all their substitutions.

61' – A situation lacking a bit of precision.

The Vietnam U23 team launched good attacks, but Quoc Viet was unable to capitalize on opportunities from close range.

55' – Intense pressure from China U23

China's U23 team continuously created dangerous opportunities and showed determination to increase their lead.

53' – Vietnam U23 makes a lineup update

Two consecutive substitutions were made as Quoc Viet and Thanh Nhan came on to replace Le Phat and Ngoc My.

52' – A moment of individual brilliance

Xiang Yuwang's exquisite turning and finishing shot showcased his individual class, helping the Chinese U23 team extend their lead.

47' – Early goal for China U23

From a corner kick, Peng Xiao headed the ball into the net from close range, beating goalkeeper Trung Kien.

46' – A heart-stopping moment

Ly Duc's careless header nearly cost the Vietnam U23 team dearly.

46' – A change to create a breakthrough.

Vietnam U23 kicked off the second half, and the coach quickly made a change, replacing Cong Phuong with Dinh Bac.

45'+3 – The game is evenly balanced after the first half.

The first half ended without any goals being scored.

45' – The match enters injury time.

The first half was extended by 3 minutes of added time.

41' – Missed timing in the shot by China U23

China U23 created a dangerous situation from the left wing, but a lack of accuracy in the run-up caused the opportunity to slip away.

39' – Active defensive tactics

The Vietnam U23 team organized themselves into a low defensive line, defending tightly and waiting for the right moment to launch a quick counter-attack.

33' – An unexpected substitution for Vietnam U23.

Hieu Minh was unable to continue playing after his injury, and Duc Anh came on as his replacement.

30' – Vietnam U23 suffers a personnel loss.

Xiaoming's injury could affect the team's gameplay if he is unable to continue playing.

27' – Vietnam U23's attempt at a long-range shot.

Cong Phuong boldly took a shot from outside the penalty area. The ball changed direction, making the situation more dangerous.

25' – Quality set-piece situation

Van Khang showcased his excellent technique with a free kick from outside the penalty area, creating a real challenge for the Chinese U23 defense.

23' – A potential turning point

The Chinese U23 team committed an unnecessary foul and received a yellow card. The Vietnamese U23 team can take advantage of this situation to put pressure on the opponent.

18' – Pressure increases from China U23

China's U23 team proactively controlled the tempo and exploited the flanks. Vietnam's U23 team responded with a proactive defensive style of play.

17' – The match is evenly balanced.

The U23 Vietnam and U23 China teams are creating a tight match. Neither team is completely dominating in terms of ball control.

15' – Dangerous signs from China U23's attacks.

A close-range scoring opportunity required the Vietnam U23 team to maintain high concentration. Trung Kien rushed out to close the angle effectively, even though the opponent was offside.

12' – Set-piece combination by Vietnam U23

Van Khang delivered an accurate cross from the corner kick, and Le Phat positioned himself well, but his header failed to produce a goal.

11' – Mistakes are revealed on the part of the Chinese U23 team.

The white-shirted team's defense lacked coordination, forcing goalkeeper Li Hao to rush out to intervene.

7' – Pressing is key for Vietnam U23

Coach Kim Sang Sik instructed his players to apply high-pressure tactics. The Chinese U23 team had an early shot, but it lacked accuracy.

4' – An early warning for Vietnam U23

China's U23 team showed formidable counter-attacking ability with a well-organized play. Vietnam's U23 defense managed to maintain their focus in time.

2' – Vietnam U23 team speaks up

Early opportunities were created for the Vietnam U23 team, reflecting their fast-paced style of play and strong attacking spirit.

1' – The ball is rolling on the field.

The match started with China U23 having the kick-off. Vietnam U23 quickly pushed their formation forward.

The whole country is focused on the U23 Vietnam vs U23 China semi-final match.

The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semi-final match betweenVietnam U23andChina U23The match is attracting special attention from fans across the country. Before kick-off, the atmosphere of support is spreading strongly from North to South, as fans place their full trust in coach Kim Sang Sik and his team.

InHanoiFrom early evening, many football-themed cafes in the Old Quarter and central streets were packed with spectators. The number of customers increased sharply, with many arriving early to secure seats and prepare drums, horns, and banners for cheering.

Meanwhile, atHo Chi Minh Citypedestrian streetNguyen HueIt became a vibrant meeting point with large LED screens for fans to watch the match. The enthusiastic atmosphere showed great faith in the young Vietnamese players before the big moment.