Before the tournament, coach Diego Giustozzi and his team had a preparation process in Ho Chi Minh City with high-intensity training sessions combined with friendly matches to improve the playing style and strengthen the cohesion between the lines. The coaching staff also focused on improving the ability to take advantage of opportunities in decisive moments - a key factor in short-term tournaments.
The list of 15 players participating in this tournament does not have many changes compared to the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals. A noteworthy point is the return of goalkeeper Ho Van Y after about 8 months of injury treatment.
The presence of this goalkeeper is expected to help strengthen the stability of the national team's defense. In addition, some young players are also given opportunities to create more personnel options and increase competitiveness in the squad.
According to the draw results, the Vietnamese futsal team is in Group A with opponents Myanmar, Timor-Leste and host Thailand. In which, Thailand continues to be considered the top candidate for the championship, and is also a direct competitor for the top spot in the group.
According to the schedule, the opening match of the Vietnamese futsal team against Myanmar is considered an important match in the competition for a ticket to the next round. The result of this match is likely to greatly affect the team's chances of going deep in this year's tournament.
