Coach Mai Duc Chung announces Vietnam Women's National Team's World Cup goal

Ahead of the trip to Australia for the 2026 Asian Finals, Coach Mai Duc Chung confirmed the Vietnamese women's squad is fully ready and resolved to compete with maximum effort for the flag and jersey, targeting World Cup qualification.

Prior to departure for Australia to participate in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals, the Vietnam Women's National Team completed their final training session with intense focus. This was not merely a procedural professional preparation step, but also a moment for the entire squad to solidify their resolve for the challenging journey ahead, where the goal extends beyond the group stage towards the World Cup dream.

Speaking to the media, head coach Mai Duc Chung expressed satisfaction with the team's preparation process. He stated: “We are very pleased because the training plan has been executed well. This result is the effort of both the coaching staff and the athletes over the past period.”. According to the seasoned tactician, the entire training curriculum has been deployed on schedule, ensuring a foundation of fitness and tactics before the competition begins.

Another positive signal comes from the squad situation as several key players have timely recovered from injuries. He emphasized: “Nothing is more joyful than seeing the athletes return to form. Currently, the national team can be said to be 100% prepared for the tournament.” However, the coach born in 1951 also candidly acknowledged reality: “We always desire more, but within our capabilities, the coaching staff and players have done their utmost to achieve the best preparation.”

At the Asian arena, the competition is predicted to be extremely fierce. According to Coach Mai Duc Chung's assessment, teams like China, Japan, South Korea, and host Australia remain in the region's top tier. The recent training camp and friendly matches in China provided the Vietnam women's team with crucial tests, especially when facing opponents superior in physique and skill level.

In the group stage, Japan is identified as the biggest challenge, while the encounters with Chinese Taipei and India carry direct competitive significance for the advancement ticket. The coaching staff has developed specific tactical plans for each opponent. The head coach believes opportunities are evenly distributed, and the collective demonstrating greater composure and effort will gain the advantage.

Concluding the sharing session, he conveyed a message to the entire team and the fans: “I hope the whole team stays healthy, with no one suffering injuries during training and competition. We sincerely hope fans at home and abroad continue to support the Vietnam women's national team. With high determination and encouragement from supporters across the nation, we will give our all for the national colors.”.That also serves as a reaffirmation of the fighting spirit of the Vietnam women's team on the eve of the continental championship.