The Vietnamese national team plans to play in the FIFA Days in March 2026, with an international friendly match to prepare for the important campaign ahead.
The opponent chosen is the Bangladesh team, the match is scheduled to take place on March 26. This is considered the final warm-up step before the match against Malaysia in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup on March 31 at Thien Truong Stadium.
Arranging a test match right before entering the key confrontation shows that the coaching staff wants to maximize the short time to complete the squad. Under coach Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnamese team is expected to have more methodical preparation, from tactics to personnel, instead of just focusing on short-term results.
Bangladesh is not too unfamiliar to Asian football. This South Asian team regularly participates in continental tournaments and shows clear signs of progress.
Recent results such as the draw with Nepal and the victory over India partly reflect the improvement in the organization of play as well as the fighting spirit of Bangladesh.
Therefore, this is considered a suitable opponent for the Vietnamese team to test their tactical system, especially in the context of needing to prepare for the calculated rematch with Malaysia.
According to the preliminary plan, the team will gather from mid-March with 2 weeks of training and team building. Coach Kim Sang-sik will test new personnel, assess the performance of key players and find appropriate tactical options for the official match.
The venue for the friendly match with Bangladesh will be announced in the near future.
