Pre-match information
The Vietnamese women's volleyball team will begin their journey at the AVC Cup 2026 with a confrontation with Lebanon. With the position of defending champion, coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team is rated higher and has more grounds to aim for victory in the opening match.
In the past time, the Vietnamese team has had a relatively thorough preparation process with a familiar force including many experienced pillars such as Thanh Thuy, Nhu Quynh, Khanh Dang, Lam Oanh... Stability in playing style, harmonious coordination and uniform professional quality help Vietnam be considered the leading candidate for this year's championship.
On the opposite side, Lebanon is not a too strong opponent in the continental arena but still possesses noteworthy points. The West Asian team has advantages in physique, strength and often plays fiercely in situations on the net. If Lebanon takes good advantage of their ability to serve and block, Lebanon can cause certain difficulties for the Vietnamese team.
However, considering many aspects, from international competition experience, squad quality to current form, the Vietnamese women's team is still somewhat better. The important thing for Thanh Thuy and her teammates is to maintain concentration from the beginning of the match, limit losses of rhythm and make good use of scoring opportunities.
A victory against Lebanon not only helps the Vietnamese team have a favorable start in the group stage, but also creates a psychological advantage for the journey ahead. If they play to their full potential, the Vietnamese team is likely to win all 3 points on the opening day of AVC Cup 2026.
