Vietnam team quietly returns home after losing to Indonesia
Hai Hoang•DNUM_CDZADZCACE 07:20
(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of March 22, the Vietnamese team arrived at Noi Bai airport (Hanoi). The players returned to their base and prepared for the second leg match at My Dinh Stadium on March 26.
After losing 0-1 away to Indonesia in the third match of the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, the Vietnamese team has returned home. Photo: Hai HoangAfter a 4-hour flight, coach Troussier and his team arrived at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) at 7:00 p.m. on March 22. Photo: Hai HoangNguyen Filip and his teammates were very sad after the match that failed in terms of results and performance against Indonesia. Photo: Hai HoangLosing away from home puts the Vietnamese team at a disadvantage. Photo: Hai HoangThis is the 6th consecutive loss of the Vietnam team since the 2-0 victory over the Philippines in the opening round of the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia. Photo: Hai HoangCurrently, the Vietnamese team ranks 3rd in Group F with 3 points after 1 win and 2 losses. Photo: Hai HoangThe defeat on the evening of March 21 significantly affected the Vietnamese team's chances of advancing to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In addition, the position of coach Troussier and his team on the FIFA rankings also dropped sharply. Photo: Hai HoangAccordingly, the Vietnamese team was deducted 15.37 points, falling 7 places from 105th to 112th - the lowest position of the Vietnamese team in many years. Photo: Hai HoangThe morale of the Vietnamese players is very low. However, there is still a chance for coach Troussier and his team to turn the tables when they host Indonesia at home in the second leg. Photo: Hai HoangUnder coach Troussier, Vietnamese football has had 3 defeats against Indonesia: the loss at SEA Games 32, Asian Cup and most recently the first leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Hai HoangBefore the return match, the French captain affirmed that the Vietnamese team would not give up and was very confident in getting revenge on their opponents. However, Mr. Troussier really hoped that fans would come to the stadium in large numbers to cheer on the team. Photo: Hai Hoang