• "Báo Tuổi Trẻ" concluded its report by analyzing Jordan’s playing style, which combines "physical strength" (a West Asian trait) and "technical discipline" with rapid offensive transitions, warning that Jordan will be a "formidable opponent" and a very tough test for Vietnam.

Hours before the highly anticipated match, the widely circulated Vietnamese newspaper "Báo Tuổi Trẻ" published a detailed analytical report, cautioning its national team against being "misled" by the financial figures of Jordan’s U23 squad, describing the "Nashama" as a formidable opponent exceeding general expectations.

The “2.43 million euro” deception

The report, dated 31 December 2025, noted that Jordan’s market value according to Transfermarkt is only 2.43 million euros, theoretically placing them at the bottom of participating teams. However, the paper added: "It would be a grave mistake to judge Jordan’s strength based solely on raw transfer numbers."

It emphasized that Asian media often underestimate Jordanian football, citing the senior team’s achievement of reaching the 2023 Asian Cup final and recently securing an early historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Formidable record – 10 games unbeaten

The report highlighted the “true face” of the opponent, focusing on Jordan’s impressive stats:

• Unbeaten streak: The team has not lost in their last 10 games (since March 2025).

• Offensive power: They qualified for the tournament by topping their group (3 wins), scoring 19 goals while conceding only one.

• Defensive solidity: Their last loss was 8 months ago in the West Asian final against Oman (0-1).

• High readiness: Achieved notable results against UAE and Syria, and recently drew 0-0 with strong Uzbekistan on 27 December in a closed match.

“Najhi’s tactics” and “Al-Fakhouri’s brilliance”

The paper praised Moroccan coach Omar Najhi, appointed in 2024, noting his immediate impact due to smooth communication and shared language. It also highlighted the squad’s key players, such as Ali Hajbi and Jaafar Samara, with special attention to the star:

• Al-Fakhouri, Hussein Club player: Described as fast with quick reflexes, and internationally experienced with six senior national team appearances.

A tough test for Vietnam

"Báo Tuổi Trẻ" concluded its report by analyzing Jordan’s style of play, which combines "physical strength" (a West Asian trait) and "technical discipline" with rapid offensive transitions, warning that Jordan will be a "formidable opponent" and an extremely tough challenge for Vietnam in the opening match.