Vietnam U-17 Forward Tran Gia Bao Aims to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Vietnam’s U-17 national team’s forward Tran Gia Bao remains optimistic about his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 U-17 World Cup, despite a mounting challenge posed in Group B of the ongoing U-17 Asian Cup.

Under head coach Cristiano Roland, Vietnam has earned just two points from their opening matches, placing them third in the group standings. They currently trail the United Arab Emirates by one point and group leaders Japan by two points.

Vietnam’s fate remains in their hands as they prepare for a decisive final group-stage clash against the UAE at King Fahd Stadium tomorrow. A victory would propel them into the quarterfinals and edge them closer to securing a spot in the 2025 U-17 World Cup, making this match a must-win for the young squad.