Identifying the Group Stage of Vietnam U17 at the AFC U17 Asian Cup

At the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026, the Vietnam U17 national team encounters a major test from numerous seasoned rivals in the region.

China U17 Women's National Team

• Previous participations: 9
• Best achievement: Runner-up (2005)
• 2024 result: Semi-finals
• Qualification method: Host nation
• Notable information: The Chinese team has only failed to advance past the group stage once in all its previous appearances.

The host nation aims to end its title drought by winning the championship for the first time on home soil. After finishing second in the inaugural edition, China's last six participations have all concluded in the semi-finals.

Thailand U17 Women's National Team

• Previous participations: 9
• Best achievement: 3rd place (2005)
• 2024 result: Group stage
• Group stage qualification method: Winner of Group F
• Notable information: Thailand has not progressed beyond the group stage in its last three appearances.

Thailand has participated in all nine previous World Cups, but their last semi-final appearance was in 2015. However, this Southeast Asian team will enter the tournament with high confidence after topping Group F in the qualifiers.

Myanmar U17 Women's National Team

• Previous participations: 1
• Best achievement: Group stage
• 2024 result: Did not qualify
• Qualification method: Winner of Group C
• Notable information: Myanmar returns to the finals for the first time since 2009.

Myanmar is another team that has faced difficulties at this age level, but after a long absence, they have secured a spot to return and are determined to earn a place in the knockout stage.

Schedule for Group A, AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026

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