Vietnam is getting acquainted with Basra International Stadium and preparing for the match against the host, Iraq
On the evening of June 10 local time, the Vietnamese national team had a training session to familiarize themselves with Basra International Stadium and complete the final preparations for the upcoming match against the host team, Iraq.
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Although no longer in control of their fate in the race for a spot in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Coach Kim Sang Sik’s team is still aiming for the match against Iraq with the utmost concentration and determination.
Basra International Stadium, where the match between Iraq and Vietnam will take place, is considered the “cauldron” of Iraqi football with a capacity of 65 thousand spectators. Tickets for the match are also creating a frenzy in Basra, promising that the stands will be filled with home supporters.
Notably, the Iraq national team has never been defeated when playing at Basra International Stadium since the first official match held at this venue in 2019 until now. They also lifted the Gulf Cup when the tournament was held at Basra International Stadium in 2023.
In the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region, playing at their home ground Basra International Stadium, the Iraq national team defeated the Philippines 1-0 and convincingly defeated Indonesia with a score of 5-1.
The match between the Iraq national team and the Vietnam national team will take place at 9:00 PM on June 11 local time (1:00 AM on June 12 Vietnam time). Speaking before the match, Coach Kim Sang Sik emphasized, “We come here with hope and the goal of winning. The players are giving their all. Vietnamese people are very resilient and will overcome difficulties. We will play very well in tomorrow’s match.”
