Vietnam National Team finalizes friendly match schedule for FIFA Days March 2026

Vietnam will face Bangladesh in a friendly on March 26 as part of FIFA Days before the crucial match with Malaysia in the final Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.

The Vietnam national team has officially set its match plan for the FIFA Days in March 2026 with an international friendly against Bangladesh. This game, scheduled for March 26, will serve as an important warm-up before the decisive match against Malaysia in the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Just five days after the friendly, the team led by Coach Kim Sang Sik will host Malaysia on March 31, 2026, at Thien Truong Stadiumin Ninh Binh province. This rematch is considered a crucial contest on the path to securing a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup final tournament,so preparations are prioritized.

Bangladesh, nicknamed “The Bengal Tigers,” is a familiar representative from South Asia and regularly participates in AFC-organized competitions. The team has shown positive form recently by drawing 2-2 with Nepal in a friendly and defeating India 1-0 in the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. These results make Bangladesh a suitable competitive opponent for Vietnam at this time.

According to the plan, the Vietnamese squad will gather on March 17 or 18, allowing just over a week to prepare for the Bangladesh match before facing Malaysia. The limited time requires the coaching staff to carefully manage training intensity, match pace, and rotation strategies.

Choosing Bangladesh as a “sparring partner” is considered reasonable since Vietnam needs an opponent with a physically demanding and competitive playing style. It also provides the coaching staff an opportunity to review the squad, test tactical options, and assess the form of key players.

The venue for the friendly between Vietnam and Bangladesh will be announced soon by the Vietnam Football Federation. With the schedule confirmed, March 2026 promises to be a critical period shaping the identity and ambitions of the Vietnam team on their quest for the 2027 Asian Cup.