Children and organisers pose for photos at the press briefing about the tournament. — Photo phunuvietnam.vn

HÀ NỘI — Twenty-seven teams will take part in the qualification round of the National Football Tournament for Underprivileged Children in June.

Teams will be divided in three groups. Group stage matches will be held from June 20-30 in Phú Thọ, Bình Định and HCM City.

The 16 best teams will advance to the finals in Hà Nội on August 3-14.

Organisers said the tournament aims to give kids with difficulties a place to play, give them a chance to meet other young football players and draw the attention of national agencies to underprivileged children.

They said they hope talented children can shine in the tournament and be selected and trained to be stars in the future. — VNS