Quang Hải says something surprising about the Vietnam National Team and World Cup 2026

Although their training schedule is hectic, the players of the Vietnam national team try to arrange time wisely to keep up with World Cup 2026.

On the afternoon of June 24, the Vietnam national team continued to maintain training intensity at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center while preparing for the ASEAN Cup 2026. Before the session, midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải shared noteworthy remarks about the team's overall situation, and also assessed how the new faces have integrated after the first days of gathering under coach Kim Sang Sik.

According to Quang Hải, the atmosphere in the national team is very positive, as all players are striving to demonstrate their abilities and adapt to the professional demands from the coaching staff. The 1997-born midfielder stated that the entire team always sets the highest goals for the upcoming tournament, but for now they will focus on completing each preparation phase well—from building fitness, shaping the playing style, to strengthening cohesion between positions.

In addition to on-field training, the Vietnamese players also pay special attention to the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Quang Hải revealed that the players often watch matches with convenient kick-off times together to learn from the world's top teams. For matches that take place at too late an hour, the whole team will review them through summary news or highlight videos to stay updated and draw professional lessons.

The Vietnam national team midfielder also acknowledged that the hot weather in Hanoi is significantly affecting the training process. However, he affirmed that this is a challenge all players must adapt to. The whole team is making an effort to get used to the weather conditions to ensure peak physical condition, while also fully completing the training plans set by the coaching staff in each session.

According to the plan, the Vietnam national team will continue training in Hanoi until the end of July 1 before heading to South Korea for a training camp from July 2 to July 14. During this period, coach Kim Sang Sik and his players will have three friendly matches against opponents arranged by the Korea Football Association. This will be an important opportunity for the coaching staff to review the squad, test personnel, and refine the playing style before entering the ASEAN Cup 2026 campaign.

With determination and thorough preparation, the Vietnam national team is gradually completing the final pieces for the goal of defending the regional crown. Quang Hải's comments show that the whole team maintains focus, unity, and high determination, while also being ready to overcome all challenges during the preparation phase toward a successful ASEAN Cup 2026.