Jordan U23 are wary of Vietnam U23's strength ahead of their Asian Cup opening match.
Jordanian media outlets believe that the Vietnamese U23 team poses a significant challenge in Group A of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship, requiring their team to maintain maximum concentration to avoid any risks.
Ahead of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship finals, a cautious atmosphere prevails in the Jordanian media regarding their assessment of the Vietnamese U23 team. Instead of predicting an easy victory for their team, the press in this West Asian nation unanimously describes the upcoming match as a truly tough "test" for their ambitions to advance further.
Warnings from major newspapers
On its homepage, Al Jazeera's Arabic edition dedicated space to analyzing the situation in Group A, calling the clash between Jordan and Vietnam "the most noteworthy match." The leading regional publication emphasized that the Jordan U23 team would face an extremely tough challenge on the opening day, and not a "filler" opponent as some fans had suggested.
The respect shown for the Vietnam U23 team is evident not only in in-depth analyses but also in mainstream Jordanian football media. The Al Neshama fan page, the most up-to-date source of information on the country's national teams at all levels, has consistently updated its status, emphasizing the need for the team to play with "the highest level of concentration." This emphasis on the psychological aspect shows that Jordan views the Southeast Asian representative as an equally matched and potentially risky opponent.
Pressure from the group of death
In terms of personnel, Al-Ghad newspaper noted that the Jordan U23 team possesses a talented generation of players who have had quality warm-up matches against Uzbekistan and Japan. However, the newspaper also cautioned that in a group with formidable opponents like Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan, any mistake in the opening match could lead to strategic disaster.
Any complacency towards the Vietnam U23 team could shatter all of Jordan's coaching staff's plans right from the start. With a squad that has established a stable position in continental competitions in recent years, the Vietnam U23 team has truly become a major obstacle, forcing West Asian teams to take them more seriously.
