Bangladesh national team arrives in Vietnam, former Premier League player yet to join

On the afternoon of March 21, the Bangladesh national team officially arrived in Hanoi, preparing for the FIFA Days international friendly match in March 2026 against the Vietnam national team at Hang Day Stadium on March 26.

According to the registered list, the Bangladesh national team brought to Vietnam a squad with many players currently playing abroad. Among them are players who have developed or are playing in advanced football environments such as England, Finland, the USA, Canada, or Denmark. This group of players is expected to significantly enhance the competitiveness of the South Asian team, particularly in organizing play and contesting high-intensity situations.

Most notably is midfielder Hamza Choudhury – a player who previously played in the English Premier League for Leicester City. However, due to club schedule constraints, Choudhury will arrive in Hanoi on March 24. The presence of this experienced player from a top-level environment is expected to help the visiting team improve the quality of their midfield.

Meanwhile, the Vietnam national team also regrouped in Hanoi on the same morning. In the first 1-2 days, the team will not have its full roster as some players are still competing in the National Cup and the postponed match of Round 13 of V-League 2025/26. The earliest group to join includes players from Hanoi, Blue Steel Nam Dinh, Hai Phong, and HAGL.

According to the plan, on March 22, players from Ninh Bình and The Cong Viettel will join after completing their duties in the National Cup. The final group will assemble on March 24, including players from Hanoi Police Club due to their postponed V.League match.

According to the organizer's announcement, tickets for the match between the Vietnam national team and the Bangladesh national team have been distributed via the OneU app (formerly VinID) with two price tiers (200,000 VND and 300,000 VND), facilitating convenient access for fans to attend and support the team. Organizational, security, and spectator service efforts are being coordinated comprehensively, aiming for a lively, safe, and emotionally rich match at Hang Day Stadium.