VTV5, VTV6 live football matches today 8/1/2025

VTV5, VTV6 live football today 8/1/2026, highlighting the games between U23 Thailand and U23 Australia, and U23 China versus U23 Iraq at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals.

After the matches of groups A, B, and C, today's games will feature group D, where the last Southeast Asian representative, Thailand, will compete on 8/1.

At 18:30 U23 Thailand will face U23 Australia.

U23 Australia advanced through qualifiers comfortably to reach the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals. Despite limited pre-tournament friendlies, the Kangaroos are highly rated due to a stable squad and impressive form. In a balanced group with China, Thailand, and Iraq, their goal is to secure a quarterfinal spot.

Meanwhile, U23 Thailand has prepared actively but results have been less convincing. Their loss to U23 China revealed several weaknesses. Given past encounters and a 10-match unbeaten streak, U23 Australia is predicted to win on their opening day.

At 21:00 U23 China will take on U23 Iraq

U23 Iraq enters the 2026 AFC U23 Championship finals with strong confidence after finishing as runners-up in the 2025 U23 Arabian Gulf Cup and qualifying easily. Drawn in a relatively balanced group D, the West Asian side has a good chance to advance if they stay focused.

U23 China also had a smooth qualification journey and is determined to break their group stage elimination streak. With both teams showing stable recent form and balanced squads, this match is likely to end in a draw.