Vietnam U22 team ready for SEA Games, opening match against Laos on December 3rd.
Vice President of the Vietnam Football Federation Tran Anh Tu affirmed that the U22 Vietnam team had prepared throughout the year, responding promptly to the change in the opening date to December 3rd, sending scouts and optimizing travel arrangements in Bangkok.
The Vietnam U22 team has settled into their accommodation in Bangkok since the afternoon of December 1st and will play their opening match of the SEA Games 33 against Laos U22 on December 3rd, one day earlier than initially announced. The Vice President of the Vietnam Football Federation and Head of the Vietnam U22 team at SEA Games 33, Mr. Tran Anh Tu, affirmed that the entire team has prepared thoroughly and is ready for a successful start.
The match schedule was changed early, and the plan was updated immediately.
The SEA Games organizing committee adjusted the opening date of the Vietnam U22 team from December 4th to December 3rd. According to Mr. Tran Anh Tu, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) proactively developed several contingency plans as soon as they were notified, including the possibility of playing in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Once Bangkok was confirmed as the venue, two VFF officials were immediately dispatched to conduct preliminary work and assist in preparing logistical arrangements.
The team's travel, immigration, and hotel check-in procedures went smoothly. Given the unique traffic conditions in Bangkok, the team's travel schedule was adjusted to ensure it did not affect their training and competition plans.
Optimal logistics, stable training rhythm.
The Vietnam Football Federation's logistics team is coordinating to ensure adequate accommodation, nutrition, and training facilities. "The team's training atmosphere is excellent. Everyone is ready for the upcoming matches," Vice President Tran Anh Tu emphasized.
Preparation throughout the year: training and results as a foundation.
Assessing their opponent, the U22 Laos team, in the opening match, Mr. Tran Anh Tu emphasized that the preparation of the U22 Vietnam team was not limited to just a few days of training in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, but was a process that spanned the past year. The squad has been maintained stably and continuously honed through training camps and important tournaments.
Over the past year, the Vietnam U22/U23 team has had three training camps in China, one in Qatar, won the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, and achieved a perfect record in the 2026 Asian U23 Championship qualifiers. These milestones have laid the foundation in terms of professional skills and morale for their goals at the 33rd SEA Games.
Vice President Tran Anh Tu affirmed: "Looking back at the time of the training camp after the Round of 16 of the National Cup, it seems like there was a tight schedule. But in reality, the U22 Vietnam team has been stable and has been continuously trained throughout the past year. It's a systematic and comprehensive preparation process aimed at helping the team reach its best form for the SEA Games 33."
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Training | Three trips in China |
| Training | A trip to Qatar |
| Title | 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship |
| Achievements | Winning all matches in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup qualifiers |
The opening match's objectives and the road ahead.
According to the schedule, the Vietnam U22 team will face the Laos U22 team on December 3rd in Bangkok. The team's goal is to get off to a good start to build momentum for the remainder of the SEA Games 33. The Vietnam Football Federation affirms that it will continue to support the coaching staff and players, ensuring they have all the necessary conditions regarding professional training, nutrition, transportation, and morale throughout their time in Thailand.
The quick adaptation to the schedule and venue, coupled with the foundation built over the past year, provides the basis for the Vietnam U22 team to aim for a solid performance right from the opening match. The rest depends on how the team translates that preparation into effectiveness on the field against Laos U22.
