HLV Mai Đức Chung shares special insights about the opponent India and the Asian Cup 2026

The Vietnamese women's national football team has made meticulous preparations for the Asian Cup 2026, particularly for their first match against the Indian team at 6:00 PM on March 4.

According to information from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), head coach Mai Đức Chung confirmed that the Vietnamese women's national team has prepared thoroughly and is ready to face the challenges in Group C of the 2026 Asian Cup finals.

On behalf of the entire team, Coach Mai Đức Chung expressed gratitude to the Asian Football Confederation and Football Australia for their warm hospitality, providing favorable conditions for accommodation, training facilities, and organizational arrangements.

"We are very satisfied with the preparations and support from the Organizing Committee. At this point, the team is fully ready in all aspects," shared Coach Mai Đức Chung.

Assessing Group C, Coach Mai Đức Chung stated that this group features strong opponents including Japan, India, and Chinese Taipei. "Not only Group C, but all groups in this finals are very competitive. All participating teams deserve to be here. Therefore, the Vietnamese women's national team will have to give their utmost effort, focusing on one match at a time."

Coach Mai Đức Chung expressed his happiness about competing in Australia, a co-host country of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

He mentioned that the favorable weather conditions and the enthusiastic support from the large Vietnamese community here will be a great motivation for the whole team. "We will strive to perform our best based on our training, adhering to the coaching staff's requirements. In football, nothing can be predicted, but facing strong opponents only fuels our determination more."

Meanwhile, captain Huỳnh Như highly appreciated the reception from the Organizing Committee: "We are pleased with the accommodation, training conditions, and the weather here. The whole team is in good spirits and physical condition."

Sharing about her role, Huỳnh Như said she always follows the training plans set by the coaching staff at both club and national team levels. "The coaches understand the condition of each player to develop suitable training programs, helping the whole team achieve their best form."

With my experience, I always try to share and support the younger players. Whether at the club or national team level, the ultimate goal is the collective achievement of the team."

The 2026 Women's Asian Cup finals feature 12 participating teams, divided into 3 groups of 4 teams each. According to the format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals; the quarter-final winners proceed to the semi-finals, while the quarter-final losers will play in a play-off round. The final is scheduled for March 21.

According to the Asian Football Confederation's calculation, 6 direct spots for the 2027 Women's World Cup will be awarded to the 4 semi-finalists and the 2 winners of the play-off matches. The two play-off losers will enter the intercontinental play-off for a chance to qualify.

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