To prepare for the clashes against Indonesia, scheduled for March 21 and 26, Troussier summoned 33 players to start training from March 13. However, sessions on techniques and strategies only began on March 16.

Coach Philippe Troussier reads out the list of 28 players for the two matches against Indonesia.

After nearly one week of training, the final list of 28 players was announced on March 18, with the five names dismissed including Nguyen Cong Phuong, Nguyen Hai Long, Do Duy Manh, Truong Tien Anh, and Giap Tuan Duong.

Among the five disqualified players, the most prominent names are Cong Phuong and Duy Manh, who were excluded due to their injuries.

Under the plan, the Vietnamese team will fly to Indonesia on March 19 for the first-leg match scheduled to take place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on March 21.

The team will then return home to prepare for the second leg, which is set to be held at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on March 26.

Vietnam call up 33 players for World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia

Philippe Troussier, head coach of the Vietnamese national men’s football team, on March 11 announced a 33-player squad in preparation for two matchs against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month, according to Vietnam Football Federation.

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Vietnam lost 0-1 to Iraq at the dying minutes in a Group F match of the second qualification round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on November 21 evening.

2026 World Cup’s Asian qualifiers: Vietnam beat Philippines 2-0

Vietnam beat the Philippines 2-0 in their opening match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, the Philippines on November 16.

Vietnamese referee called to manage World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese referee Ngo Duy Lan has been selected by global governing body of football FIFA to officiate in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

Vietnam to play World Cup qualifiers at national stadium

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) revealed that it has rented My Dinh National Stadium as the venue for the three home games of the 2026 World Cup.

Source: VNA