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#AFCU17 - Preview - Group C: MD2
Jeddah: Vietnam and Korea Republic will look to consolidate their position in Group C when they meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Sunday.
United Arab Emirates face Yemen in the group’s other fixture with both sides also aiming to stay in the hunt for the knockout stage.

Vietnam v Korea Republic
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium Pitch C (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Sunday, 19:00 (UTC+3)

Vietnam will head into the tie with a spring in their step, having secured three points against Yemen courtesy of a late strike from Dau Quang Hung.
#AFCU17 - Group C: Yemen 0-1 Vietnam

#AFCU17 - Group C: Yemen 0-1 Vietnam

The Southeast Asian side showed composure in their opening fixture and another positive result will place them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage.

Korea Republic, however, will be determined to start on the front foot after having to fight back to earn a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate against United Arab Emirates, with Ahn Joo-wan’s 88th minute strike cancelling Al Jneibi’s eighth minute opener.

United Arab Emirates v Yemen
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium Pitch A (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Sunday, 19:30 (UTC+3)

United Arab Emirates will take confidence from their spirited showing against Korea Republic, going within minutes of defeating the former champions. 
#AFCU17 - Group C: Korea Republic 1-1 UAE

#AFCU17 - Group C: Korea Republic 1-1 UAE

Their positive play on Matchday One was a delight to watch and victory against Yemen will leave them well placed to advance to the knockout stage and seal FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 qualification.

UAE will, however, do well to tread carefully against Yemen, who dominated against Vietnam but were let down by a lapse in concentration. 

They will be determined to redeem themselves and this spells danger for UAE.