FIFA World Cup hopes the Vietnam U23 team will win the Asian championship, openly showing favoritism?

The FIFA homepage surprised everyone by giving special praise to the Vietnam U23 team for their journey to conquer the Asian Championship. With the message "a dream waiting to be fulfilled," this favoritism astonished the international community, leading them to believe that the new generation will continue to write the unfinished history.

The viral message: "The Arabian sun blazes, fueling dreams of kingship."

Recently, the official FIFA World Cup TikTok platform posted an image of the Vietnam U23 team along with an inspiring message: "The snow of Changzhou marks the beginning of a blank page in history. The blazing Arabian sun ignites the dream of imperial glory." Accompanying the image was the vibrant red flag with a yellow star and the prestigious championship trophy. This is seen as an unprecedented act of "fueling" from FIFA, affirming the position and strength of Vietnamese football on the continental map.

This move was quickly hailed by fans as a positive "favoritism" that any nation would envy. The fact that a global organization like FIFA directly recalled the 2018 Changzhou tournament and placed expectations on Vietnam winning the championship this year created a huge morale boost. More than just a polite gesture, FIFA seems to see in the Vietnamese U23 team the image of a new "emperor" rising powerfully from the sun-drenched regions of West Asia.

"The Red Storm" engulfed UAE U23 in a breathtaking match.

The reason FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) showered praise on the team was the outstanding performance of the coach and his players in the quarter-finals. The dramatic 3-2 victory against the formidable UAE U23 team demonstrated the steely resolve of the Golden Star Warriors. In a match where Vietnam U23 twice took the lead only to be pegged back twice, their composure in crucial moments allowed them to determine the fate of the game.

Dinh Bac continued to assert his pivotal role with a comprehensive performance, from assists to a superb header goal. However, the brightest star of the magical night was Pham Minh Phuc. In the 101st minute of extra time, with immense pressure weighing on the players' legs, Minh Phuc unleashed a decisive shot, ending a breathtaking chase for the lead. The AFC showered him with praise: "It was truly a third stroke of luck for the Vietnam U23 team as they overcame the ultimate challenge to keep their hopes of winning the championship alive." This victory officially propelled Vietnam into the semi-finals for the second time in history, continuing their unfinished dream.

From the Changzhou phenomenon to the mettle of a championship contender.

FIFA has called Vietnam U23's journey in 2026 "a dream waiting to be fulfilled." The biggest difference between now and 2018 is the mindset. While in Changzhou we entered the final as a shocking "dark horse," in this year's tournament, Vietnam U23 progressed with stability, squad depth, and a meticulously honed tactical system.

The dream of winning the Asian Championship is no longer a distant fantasy but a reality more tangible than ever. With public support from FIFA and respect from the AFC, the Vietnam U23 team is on the verge of making history. Their semi-final opponent will be either Uzbekistan U23 or China U23, but with their devastating form and proven resilience, fans have every right to believe in a happy ending, where the Vietnamese flag will fly high at the pinnacle of Asian football.

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