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In preparation for crucial international duties during the FIFA Days in March 2026, the Vietnam national team announced a 23-player squad. Notably, this lineup brings together many experienced faces and marks the return of key pillars who were previously absent due to injuries.

According to the plan, the Vietnam national team will assemble in Hanoi from March 21st. Players involved in the 2025/26 National Cup quarter-finals and the postponed Round 13 match of the 2025/26 V.League will join the camp later.

During this FIFA Days period, the national team will play an international friendly against Bangladesh at 7:00 PM on March 26th at Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi), before moving to Ninh Binh to prepare for hosting Malaysia at Thiên Trường Stadium on March 31st within the framework of the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup.

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