Vật Lại commune's 2026 men's youth football tournament opened on 9 October with eight teams, Hanoi's culture and sports portal reported on 10 October. The teams play in two round-robin groups, with the top two in each progressing to the semifinals. Đồng Thái beat Công Binh 3-0 in the opening round, while Phú Sơn drew 2-2 with Phú Châu. Group matches are scheduled through 18 October.