Match schedule and results for Vietnam U22 at the Panda Cup 2025
Match schedule and results for Vietnam U22 in the Panda Cup 2025 friendly tournament in China, facing three strong opponents: China U22, Uzbekistan U22, and South Korea U22.
Panda Cup 2025 Standings
| Rankings | Team | Match | Goal- conceded goal | Point |
| 1 | China U22 | 2 | 2-1 | 3 |
| 2 | U22 South Korea | 2 | 2-2 | 3 |
| 3 | Vietnam U22 | 2 | 1-1 | 3 |
| 4 | U22 Uzbekistan | 2 | 1-2 | 3 |
The Vietnam U22 team will participate in the CFA Team China - Panda Cup 2025 international football tournament, taking place from November 12 to 18 in Chengdu (Sichuan, China).
This year's tournament brings together four top youth teams in Asia: Vietnam U22, South Korea U22, Uzbekistan U22, and host nation China U22. This is a high-quality tournament, considered an important stepping stone ahead of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.
For the Vietnam U22 team, the Panda Cup 2025 is a valuable opportunity for the coaching staff to test the lineup, assess the performance of each player, and refine tactics. Coach Dinh Hong Vinh and his colleagues aim to help the team maintain stability and deliver an impressive performance right from the opening match.
Match schedule and results for Vietnam U22 at the Panda Cup 2025
November 12th - 8:35 AM: China U22 0 - 1 Vietnam U22
November 15th - 2:30 PM: Uzbekistan U22 1 - 0 Vietnam U22
November 18th - 2:30 PM: Vietnam U22 vs South Korea U22.
Vietnam U22 will face China U22 in their opening match.
According to the schedule, the Vietnam U22 team will begin their Panda Cup campaign with a match against the host team, China U22, at 6:35 PM on November 12th. Following that, they will face Uzbekistan U22 (November 15th) and conclude the tournament with a match against South Korea U22 (November 18th).
This is the third consecutive time the Vietnam U22 team has been invited to participate in the Panda Cup. In their most recent appearance in March 2025, the team made a strong impression by remaining undefeated in all three matches and finishing third overall. This achievement provided the young Vietnamese players with valuable experience before entering major regional tournaments.
Vietnam U22 squad list
Goalkeepers: Tran Trung Kien (Hoang Anh Gia Lai), Nguyen Tan (Ho Chi Minh City Police), Cao Van Binh (Song Lam Nghe An).
Defenders: Vo Anh Quan, Nguyen Hieu Minh (PVF CAND), Le Van Ha (Hanoi), Dang Tuan Phong (The Cong), Pham Ly Duc (CAHN), Nguyen Duc Anh (Da Nang), Dinh Quang Kiet (Hoang Anh Gia Lai), Nguyen Nhat Minh (Hai Phong).
Midfielders: Le Van Thuan, Nguyen Thai Son (Dong A Thanh Hoa), Nguyen Xuan Bac (PVF CAND), Nguyen Van Truong (Hanoi), Nguyen Cong Phuong, Khuat Van Khang (The Cong), Pham Minh Phuc (CAHN), Le Viktor (Ha Tinh), Nguyen Phi Hoang (Da Nang), Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong (CA TP.HCM).
Forwards: Nguyen Ngoc My (Dong A Thanh Hoa), Nguyen Thanh Nhan (PVF CAND), Nguyen Quoc Viet (Ninh Binh), Nguyen Dinh Bac (CAHN), Bui Vi Hao (Becamex TP.HCM).
Vietnam U22 team focuses on a strong squad, aiming for a high result.
Immediately after arriving in Chengdu, the Vietnam U22 team held their first training session on the afternoon of November 11th to familiarize themselves with the pitch and adjust their biological rhythm. The team brought a squad including many prominent players who recently participated in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, including Dinh Bac, Van Khang, Thanh Nhan, Quoc Viet, and Bui Vi Hao.
The coaching staff expects the Vietnam U22 team to make the most of the opportunity to gain experience at the Panda Cup 2025 to test their tactical abilities, coordination between lines, and experiment with new positions. Matches against strong opponents like South Korea U22 or Uzbekistan U22 are seen as a true measure of the capabilities of the young Vietnamese players.
Vietnam U22 team continues training ahead of SEA Games 33.
After the Panda Cup concludes, the Vietnam U22 team will return home and begin a crucial training phase for the 33rd SEA Games. From November 23rd, the team will gather in Vung Tau to focus on physical fitness and tactics before departing for Thailand on December 2nd. At this year's Games, Vietnam U22 is in Group B along with Malaysia U22 and Laos U22 – a group of opponents considered to be of similar strength but potentially posing significant challenges.
The goal of the Vietnam U22 team is to reach the semi-finals, while simultaneously affirming the position of Vietnamese youth football in the region. Thorough preparation at the Panda Cup 2025 is seen as an important stepping stone, giving the team a solid foundation to confidently embark on their journey to defend their national colors.
