Live schedule of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship matches today, January 9th.

According to the schedule and live broadcast information for the AFC U23 Asian Championship 2026 today, January 9th, the focus of fans is on the second round of matches in Group A, where the group's standings could be decided early.

At 9:00 PM, Vietnam U23 will face a crucial match against Kyrgyzstan U23. Following that, at 11:30 PM, Jordan U23 will clash with host nation Saudi Arabia U23 in the remaining match of Group A.

Vietnam U23 team gets off to an impressive start, temporarily leading the group.

In their opening match, coach Kim Sang Sik's team had a convincing debut, defeating U23 Jordan 2-0. In the other match in the same group, U23 Kyrgyzstan failed to spring a surprise and lost to U23 Saudi Arabia 0-1.

With this result, Vietnam U23 temporarily leads Group A with 3 points, ahead of Saudi Arabia U23 due to a better goal difference. This is a significant advantage considering that only the top two teams in each group qualify for the quarterfinals.

The goal is to secure three points to open the door to the next round.

Entering their second match, the Vietnam U23 team aims to secure all three points against Kyrgyzstan U23 in order to quickly create a gap and take control of their own destiny in the race to the knockout round. With high morale after their victory against Jordan and thorough tactical preparation, the team is expected to continue maintaining a proactive style of play.

Conversely, the Kyrgyzstan U23 team is forced to seek points after their opening day defeat. This promises to make the match a tight contest with a high level of tactical engagement.

Direct information

The U23 Vietnam vs U23 Kyrgyzstan match will be broadcast live by Nghe An Newspaper, Radio and Television. Fans can follow the match to stay updated on the situation in Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship.