Vietnam Women's National Team Ready to Aim for the Asian Cup Finals

The Vietnam women's national team conducted their initial practice at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center.

On the afternoon of January 14, the Vietnam women's national team officially gathered and began their first training session at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, kicking off preparations for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals.

Immediately after assembling, the players took to the field with great enthusiasm; the entire team showed a positive atmosphere and high concentration. According to the schedule, the Vietnam women's team will train in Hanoi for over three weeks before departing for a training camp in China.

During their domestic training period, the team is expected to play two friendly matches against the Uzbekistan women's national team, scheduled in Hanoi on January 26 and 29. In early February, Coach Mai Duc Chung and his squad will travel to China for training to improve fitness and refine tactics before returning home briefly for the Lunar New Year holiday and then regrouping.

Before the training session, head coach Mai Duc Chung shared that he decided to return to lead the Vietnam women's team after a break, having recovered his health and still holding a strong desire to contribute alongside the team.

The experienced coach emphasized that the main goal of this training camp is to enhance physical fitness, maintain a pressing style of play, control short passes suitable for Vietnamese players' conditions, and improve finishing efficiency.

Regarding the squad, Vietnam called up 28 players, including 23 who participated in the 33rd SEA Games, along with the addition of young talents. Offering opportunities to younger players continues to be part of the plan to rejuvenate the team and build depth for both present and future.

Coach Mai Duc Chung confirmed that the Vietnam women's national team is always open to young players, especially those who performed impressively at the National U19 Women's Championship, demonstrating good form, fighting spirit, and eagerness to contribute. At the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals, the Vietnam women's team aims to advance as far as possible in the tournament.