The Vietnamese team is brimming with momentum, setting off to hunt for a World Cup ticket.

At 7:00 PM today (February 27), Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team set off from Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi), commencing their trip to compete in the 2026 Asian Cup Finals in Australia, the starting point for their campaign to secure a World Cup berth for the second time.

According to information from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the Vietnamese women's national team will fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, then connect from there to Perth (Australia) on a flight departing at 00:55. The entire team is scheduled to land in Perth at 8:50 AM (local time).

Previously, the team had gathered since January 15th to prepare for this important tournament. During their training period, from February 7th to 14th, the Vietnamese women's team had a training camp in China with two high-quality friendly matches against the Chinese women's team, allowing them to assess their squad, test formations, and enhance cohesion in their gameplay.

With over a month of intensive preparation focusing on technique, physical fitness, and tactics, the entire team is fully prepared to enter the first major tournament of 2026 with the highest determination.

Arriving early in Australia will provide Coach Mai Duc Chung and his players additional time to adapt to the weather conditions and pitches, completing their final preparations before officially competing on the continental stage.

Speaking to the press before the departure day, Coach Mai Duc Chung expressed confidence: "Up to now, I am very pleased that the players have met and trained well according to the training curriculum I have implemented over the past month.

I am also glad that some key athletes have recovered from injuries and returned to train and compete with the whole team.

Nothing brings more joy and comfort than seeing the athletes regain their health and form to compete.

I can confirm that the Vietnamese team has ensured 100% readiness in spirit and physical condition for the upcoming tournament. The coaching staff has also selected the main squad to compete in the 2026 Asian Cup."

With high determination and thorough preparation, the Vietnamese team carries great expectations from fans across the country.

The coaching staff emphasized that the goal is not only to compete wholeheartedly but also to aim for positive results to move closer to the World Cup dream.

Key players are all in good physical condition, with a spirit of unity and a strong desire to contribute spreading powerfully throughout the team. Recent training sessions have shown cohesive gameplay and tactical flexibility to adapt to each opponent in the qualifying round.