The semifinal pairings for the ASEAN U17 2026 have been determined: Vietnam faces the defending champion.

The four teams advancing to the ASEAN U17 2026 semifinals have been finalized: Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, and Australia.

On the evening of April 19th, the final matches of the group stage ASEAN U17 2026 concluded, confirming all four semifinal qualifiers: U17 Vietnam, U17 Malaysia (Group A), U17 Laos (Group B), and U17 Australia (Group C).

In Group A, U17 Vietnam advanced alongside the group leader with 7 points. Coach Cristiano Roland's squad began with a 4-0 victory over Malaysia, defeated Timor-Leste 10-0, and drew with Indonesia in their final match.

Meanwhile, U17 Malaysia narrowly secured their spot in the final four as the best-performing runner-up. The host team, U17 Indonesia, disappointed by being eliminated in the group stage.

In Group B, U17 Laos created a shockwave by advancing as the group leader. Most notably in the final round, the team from the Land of a Million Elephants excellently defeated U17 Thailand with a score of 3-2. This result also led to Thailand—a championship contender—being eliminated early.

In Group C, Australia easily secured their spot after three consecutive victories against Singapore, Cambodia, and Brunei.

In the semifinals, U17 Vietnam will face U17 Australia, while U17 Laos will compete against Malaysia. The semifinal matches will take place on April 22nd.

ASEAN U17 2026 semifinal schedule

- 15:30 on April 22nd: Laos vs Malaysia

- 19:30 on April 22nd: Vietnam vs Australia