This is Vietnam's very first time at a Women's World Cup, after winning against Thailand and Taiwan in the playoff games in February last year.

The team will face what is considered to be the toughest group in the tournament. The defending champions U.S. are the most decorated team with four titles. Netherlands played their first World Cup in 2015, but went all the way to the final in their second tournament and only lost to the U.S.

The official squad of Vietnam for the 2023 Women's World Cup has:

Goalkeepers (3): Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Khong Thi Hang, Dao Thi Kieu Oanh

Defenders (9): Chuong Thi Kieu, Tran Thi Thu Thao, Tran Thi Thu, Hoang Thi Loan, Tran Thi Hai Linh, Le Thi Diem My, Luong Thi Thu Thuong, Nguyen Thi My Anh, Tran Thi Thuy Nga

Midfielders (7): Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Ngan Thi Van Su, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van

Forwards (4): Huynh Nhu, Pham Hai Yen, Vu Thi Hoa, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang

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Source: VnExpress