With eyes set on securing a place in the final round of the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has submitted a bid to host the qualifiers of the 43rd edition of the continental youth championship, scheduled for August 2026.

Poor defending and goalkeeping saw Bangladesh go down 4-1 to Vietnam in their third Group A match in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong, Vietnam today.

Following a 4-0 thrashing against Syria in the group opener, Bangladesh were desperate for a win over lowly Guam.

Veteran coach Maruful Haque is looking forward to guiding the Bangladesh under-20 football team to the final of the SAFF Under-20 Championship in Nepal later this month as he returns to coaching after a year-long sabbatical.

Bangladesh started their AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers with a goalless draw against hosts Bahrain on Saturday night.