The Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 match is one of the Group C fixtures in the men's football tournament at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The match is scheduled for September 18, 2026, at CS Asset Minato Soccer Field in Nagoya. Vietnam enters the match after a 1–1 draw with Kuwait, while the Philippines are looking to respond after a 5–1 defeat against Uzbekistan in their opening Group C game.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Match Details
| Match | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 |
| Competition | Asian Games 2026 |
| Sport | Men's Football |
| Stage | Group C — Matchday 2 |
| Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM Japan Time |
| Vietnam Time | 1:30 PM |
| Venue | CS Asset Minato Soccer Field |
| City | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan |
The Vietnam U23 vs Philippines U23 fixture is scheduled for 1:30 PM Vietnam time, which corresponds to 3:30 PM in Japan.
How to Watch Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Live
Fans can follow the match through official broadcasters and streaming services available in their respective countries.
Current international listings include:
Vietnam: VTV6, VTV Go and FPT Play
Philippines: Cignal Play / Pilipinas Live
Indonesia: Vidio
Singapore: meWATCH
Thailand: AIS PLAY
Broadcast availability can change, and viewers should check the broadcaster's schedule close to kickoff.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Live Streaming
- Vietnam 🇻🇳
Vietnamese viewers can stream the match live via the VTV Go app and the FPT Play platform. - Philippines 🇵🇭
Fans in the Philippines can follow the Azkals U23 on Cignal Play or through the Pilipinas Live service. - Indonesia 🇮🇩
Live coverage is available digitally on the Vidio streaming platform. - Singapore 🇸🇬
Subscribers and fans can tune in online through meWATCH. - Thailand 🇹🇭
The match will be streamed live on the AIS PLAY application.
Asian Games 2026 Group C
Both teams are in Group C alongside Uzbekistan U23 and Kuwait U23.
After the opening round, the group standings were:
| Team | Played | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan U23 | 1 | 3 | +4 |
| Vietnam U23 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kuwait U23 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Philippines U23 | 1 | 0 | -4 |
Uzbekistan opened the group with a 5–1 victory over the Philippines, while Vietnam and Kuwait played to a 1–1 draw.
Vietnam U23
Vietnam U23 began its Asian Games campaign with a 1–1 draw against Kuwait U23.
Ngoc My scored Vietnam's equalizer after Kuwait had taken the lead. The result gave Vietnam one point heading into the second Group C match.
The Vietnamese team reached the Asian Games after finishing third at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, a result that also placed Vietnam among the top seeds for the Asian Games football draw.
Philippines U23
The Philippines U23 team opened its Asian Games campaign against Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan won the match 5–1, with the Philippines remaining competitive during part of the game before a red card to Gavin Muens in the 48th minute left the team with ten players. Joshua Meriño later scored for the Philippines.
The Philippines therefore enter the Vietnam match without a point and with a goal difference of -4.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23: What to Watch
The match has importance for both teams because Group C qualification will depend on the results of the remaining fixtures.
Vietnam needs points after its opening draw with Kuwait, while the Philippines are looking to recover from the defeat against Uzbekistan.
The teams will also have their final Group C matches after this fixture:
Vietnam U23 vs Uzbekistan U23
Philippines U23 vs Kuwait U23
The final group positions will determine which teams progress to the knockout stage.
Venue
CS Asset Minato Soccer Field
The match will be played at CS Asset Minato Soccer Field in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
The stadium is being used for the football competition during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Current event listings identify the venue as CS Asset Minato Soccer Field in Nagoya.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Time
The scheduled kickoff times are:
Japan: 3:30 PM JST
Vietnam: 1:30 PM ICT
Philippines: 2:30 PM PHT
Indonesia Western Time: 1:30 PM WIB
Singapore: 2:30 PM SGT
Thailand: 1:30 PM ICT
UTC: 6:30 AM
The local Japanese kickoff time is 3:30 PM on September 18.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Results
This page will be updated with the final score, goals, cards, lineups and other match statistics after the game.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 — Asian Games 2026
Final score: To be updated
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Lineups
Starting lineups are normally confirmed shortly before kickoff.
Philippines U23
Starting XI: To be updated
Vietnam U23
Starting XI: To be updated
Confirmed lineups, substitutions and match events can be added here once officially released.
Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 Live Score
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Live score
Goals
Yellow and red cards
Substitutions
Starting lineups
Match statistics
Group C standings
Final result
Asian Games 2026 Men's Football
Men's football is one of the major team sports at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
The Philippines and Vietnam are competing in Group C alongside Uzbekistan and Kuwait, with the group-stage results determining progression to the knockout rounds.
FAQ
When is Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23?
The match is scheduled for September 18, 2026.
What time is Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23?
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM Japan Time and 1:30 PM Vietnam Time.
Where is Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 being played?
The match is scheduled at CS Asset Minato Soccer Field in Nagoya, Japan.
Where can I watch Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23?
Current international listings include VTV6/VTV Go/FPT Play in Vietnam, Cignal Play/Pilipinas Live in the Philippines, Vidio in Indonesia, meWATCH in Singapore and AIS PLAY in Thailand. Availability may vary by territory.
What group are the Philippines U23 and Vietnam U23 in?
Both teams are in Group C of the Asian Games 2026 men's football tournament, together with Uzbekistan U23 and Kuwait U23.
What happened in their first Asian Games matches?
Vietnam drew 1–1 with Kuwait, while the Philippines lost 5–1 to Uzbekistan.
Latest Updates
Return to this page for the latest Philippines U23 vs Vietnam U23 news, live score, lineups, result, Group C standings and Asian Games 2026 football updates.
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