When will the Vietnam national team play against Bangladesh? Where will it take place?

The friendly match planned against Bangladesh in the late March FIFA Days is viewed as a key preparation step, assisting Vietnam in evaluating their players before the critical upcoming matches.

When will the Vietnam vs Bangladesh match take place?

Date and time: March 26, 2026.

After a long period without international matches, the Vietnam national team will return in March with a friendly match during the FIFA Days. According to Origin Foot (Bangladesh media), coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad will face Bangladesh on March 26, considering this as an important “warm-up” before the critical competition phase ahead, especially the rematch against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 31.

The match against Bangladesh has dual significance: it helps Vietnam regain international match rhythm after a long absence and serves to assess and test the squad for decisive upcoming games. It is also an opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the performance of key players and new faces amid a packed schedule at the end of March.

Bangladesh is not considered overwhelmingly strong as a team but features a notable star, Hamza Choudhury, a defensive midfielder currently playing in England’s Championship. This player has recently completed nationality transfer procedures and quickly became a key midfield figure, promising to provide a solid test for Vietnam’s midfield in a friendly match with competitive intensity.

Regarding preparations, Vietnam is expected to assemble the squad around March 21–22, right after the conclusion of important domestic league matches. About 10 days of training and friendly matches are considered sufficient for the team to finalize basic tactical plans before entering the next decisive match in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Where will the Vietnam vs Bangladesh match be held?

As of now, the venue for the friendly between Vietnam and Bangladesh on March 26 has not been officially announced. It is highly likely that the stadium will be confirmed soon, as organizational details are finalized.

The delay in announcing the venue is not surprising, as Vietnam will only gather the squad in late March after the domestic seasons finish their key rounds. The coaching staff and federation need more time to consider stadium conditions, player travel, and organizational factors to ensure the quality of this international friendly.

Most likely, Vietnam will still play at home to facilitate preparation, especially given the short training period before the Bangladesh match. However, all options remain open due to the dense schedule at the end of March, which includes both a test match and a crucial encounter with Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Official information about the venue will probably be announced soon, once organizational and logistical arrangements are completed.