Vietnam team leaves for Indonesia to prepare for the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup
Hai Hoang•DNUM_BJZADZCACE 08:57
(Baonghean.vn) - Early on the morning of March 19, coach Philippe Troussier and his team left for Indonesia to prepare for the match against the host team in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.
Early in the morning of March 19, the Vietnamese team packed their luggage and moved to Noi Bai airport. The whole team quickly completed procedures before leaving for Jakarta. Photo: Hai HoangThe Vietnam team's flight took off at 8:40 a.m., flying directly from Hanoi to Jakarta and is expected to land at 1 p.m. local time. Photo: Hai HoangLast night, March 18, coach Philippe Troussier announced the list of 28 members of the Vietnam National Team, with many familiar faces such as Vu Van Thanh, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, Hoang Duc, Do Hung Dung, Van Toan, Tien Linh, Xuan Manh. Photo: Hai HoangThese players combine with young faces such as Vo Minh Trong, Nguyen Thai Son, Nguyen Dinh Bac. Photo: Hai HoangCoach Philippe Troussier said, "Whether the players are eliminated or on the final list, they are all warriors, a collective, a solid block." Photo: Hai HoangTo prepare for two important matches with Indonesia, the Vietnamese team has regrouped since March 13 with a total of 33 players summoned. Photo: Hai HoangThe entire team has spent nearly a week training at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, in which the main technical and tactical contents have only started to be implemented since the training session on March 16. Photo: Hai HoangImmediately after arriving in Jakarta, coach Troussier and his team will have their first training session here to get used to the climate, weather and field conditions. Photo: Hai HoangIn Jakarta, the Vietnamese team will have two more training sessions before finalizing the official list of 23 players to participate in the match with the Indonesian team at 8:30 p.m. on March 21. Photo: Hai HoangAfter the match, the Vietnamese team will return to practice, preparing for the second leg match on March 26 at My Dinh Stadium. Photo: Hai HoangIn the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia, the Vietnamese team is in Group F with opponents Iraq, Indonesia and the Philippines. Photo: Hai Hoang
