OFFICIAL: Vietnam National Team to Face FIFA's 180th-Ranked Team at Hang Day Stadium

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially confirmed the schedule for the friendly match between the Vietnam National Team and Bangladesh at Hang Day Stadium.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has just confirmed that the friendly match between the Vietnam national team and Bangladesh during the March 2026 FIFA Days will take place at Hang Day Stadium on March 26th. This decision marks the national team's return to the stadium located in central Hanoi after more than three years without playing there. The last time the Vietnamese team appeared here was in December 2022, when Coach Park Hang-seo's squad secured a 1-0 victory over the Philippines in an international friendly.

Choosing Hang Day Stadium for the match against Bangladesh is considered a reasonable option in many aspects. The stadium has a moderate capacity, low organizational costs, and is suitable for a preparatory friendly match. Furthermore, fan attention will be focused on the more important match against Malaysia taking place five days later at Thien Truong Stadium, making this venue allocation a strategically sound organizational decision.

The friendly against Bangladesh holds significant professional importance as it helps the Vietnamese team regain the feel of international competition after a long period without gathering. It is also an opportunity for the coaching staff to assess the squad, test tactics, and evaluate player form ahead of the crucial late-March period. Given the busy schedule, this match serves as a necessary warm-up for long-term objectives.

Although not considered overly strong as a collective, Bangladesh still possesses a notable player in defensive midfielder Hamza Choudhury, who currently plays in the English Championship. After completing his naturalization process, he quickly became a pillar in the midfield for this South Asian team. Choudhury's presence promises to provide a quality test for the Vietnamese midfield in this preparatory encounter.

In the upcoming fixture, the Vietnamese national team's coaching staff is likely to use the opportunity to experiment with the lineup and refine tactical plans. Key players like Xuan Son, Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, and Thanh Chung are expected to maintain stability and lead the play. Simultaneously, younger talents such as Dinh Bac, Thanh Nhan, Xuan Bac, and Le Viktor have the chance to prove their capabilities and compete for positions.

After concluding the friendly match against Bangladesh, the Vietnamese national team will travel to Nam Dinh to prepare for the crucial match against Malaysia in the final round of Group F for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 31st at Thien Truong Stadium. This is seen as a decisive match for their advancement chances, making the test at Hang Day not merely a friendly but also a strategic preparatory step for the team's major goal.