In the early hours of May 17, they officially ended their run at the quarterfinals of the 2026 U17 Asian Championship after suffering a 0-3 defeat against U17 Australia.
On various forums, fans from countries in the region have offered words of encouragement and advice for U17 Vietnam on their journey to their first-ever World Cup appearance in history.
Fan Frank commented: « U17 Vietnam deserved to lose this match. But this is a lesson to help Vietnam prepare as best as possible for the upcoming World Cup. »
Sharing the same view, user Mohammed said: « This loss is necessary for U17 Vietnam to recognize the weaknesses that need to be fixed before stepping onto the world stage. »
Alongside the professional advice, many users sent words of encouragement to coach Cristiano Roland and his team.
Fan Ronny from Indonesia wrote briefly: « Come back stronger, Vietnam. »
Meanwhile, user Leo remarked: « This loss is just an accident. Looking back at the group stage matches, U17 Vietnam clearly had a surprisingly successful tournament. »
Just a few hours before the final quarterfinal match of the 2026 U17 Asian Championship between Vietnam and Australia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had sent a special greeting to coach Cristiano Roland and his team.
