Vietnam commence historic FIFA Women's World Cup journey
Wednesday, July 05, 2023, 17:42 GMT+7
The Vietnamese women’s football team embarked on their journey to New Zealand on Wednesday morning, marking the beginning of their participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
As per the itinerary, the departure time of the team's flight from Hanoi was scheduled for 12:35 pm.
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| Vietnamese players arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before their departure for New Zealand to begin their participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre |
Head coach Mai Duc Chung and the players were present at Noi Bai International Airport at 9:00 am.
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| From right to left: Defender Le Thi Diem My, striker Huynh Nhu, forward Ngan Thi Van Su, and doctor Quynh pose for photos at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before their departure for New Zealand to begin their participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre |
Upon reaching Singapore, the team will undergo a transit period of approximately five hours before proceeding with their trip to Auckland.
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| From right to left: Goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh, forward Pham Hai Yen, midfielder Tran Thi Thu, and midfielder Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before their departure for New Zealand to begin their participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre |
It is anticipated that they will arrive in Auckland on Thursday morning (Vietnam time).
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| Midfielder Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before the departure for New Zealand to begin Vietnam’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre |
In preparation for their historic debut at the World Cup, the team will conduct their final training session in New Zealand that includes two friendly matches, one against New Zealand on July 10 and another against Spain on July 14.
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| Forward Vu Thi Hoa at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before the departure for New Zealand to begin Vietnam’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Le Duc / Tuoi Tre |
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, signifies Vietnam’s inaugural participation in the global association football competition.
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| Midfielder Duong Thi Van at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before the departure for New Zealand to begin Vietnam’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Le Duc / Tuoi Tre |
Vietnam have been drawn in Group E alongside defending champions the U.S., reigning runners-up the Netherlands, and Portugal.
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| Defender Hoang Thi Loan at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before the departure for New Zealand to begin Vietnam’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Le Duc / Tuoi Tre |
They will kick off their 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign against the U.S. on July 22 at 1:00 pm (local time) in Auckland.
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| Head coach Mai Duc Chung (L) poses for a photo with a fan at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before the departure for New Zealand to begin Vietnam’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, July 5, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre |
Vietnam will then play Portugal in Hamilton at 2:30 pm on July 27, followed by the Netherlands in Dunedin at 2:00 pm on August 1.
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| Head coach Mai Duc Chung (R) and Truong Hai Tung, head of the Vietnamese delegation to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before their departure for New Zealand, July 5, 2023. Photo: Le Duc / Tuoi Tre |
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| Head coach Mai Duc Chung (R) interacts with goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi before their departure for New Zealand, July 5, 2023. Photo: Le Duc / Tuoi Tre |
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