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Vietnam at World Cup 2026
Vietnam enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group I alongside Switzerland, Cameroon. Managed by Philippe Troussier, Vietnam is currently ranked #42 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Vietnam squad managed by Philippe Troussier.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Vietnam Fixtures — Group I
All Vietnam group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group I Standings
See full Group I standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vietnam World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 1
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: TBD
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 4
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 1 / 1 / 2
- Win rate: 25.0%
- Goals: 5 scored, 4 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Vietnam Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Vietnam with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Vietnam Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Vietnam's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Vietnam Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Vietnam's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-4-2
Physical and direct style focusing on set pieces
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
Vietnam enters as major underdogs at #42 in FIFA rankings. Their primary goal will be to compete well, gain experience, and potentially snatch a surprise result. Making it out of the group stage would be a historic achievement for the nation.