The team reached Basra city (Iraq) on the afternoon of June 8, after 12 hours of travel and transit, preparing for the final round of the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team left Hanoi at 3:00 a.m., flying to Doha (Qatar) before connecting to Basra. They landed safely at the airport of the host country, ready for the important match ahead.

Upon arrival, Van Truong and his teammates were quickly guided through immigration by a representative of the host country. The players took the opportunity to buy phone SIM cards to contact their relatives.

The Vietnam team is staying at the 5-star Grand Millennium Al Seef Basra hotel, arranged by the hosts. The organizing committee has provided a training ground right next to the Basra International Stadium, about 20 km from the hotel, which is approximately a 30-minute bus ride away.

Security forces are closely monitoring and protecting the members of the Vietnamese team.

The match between Vietnam and Iraq is scheduled to take place at 9:00 p.m. on June 11 local time (1:00 a.m. on June 12 Vietnam time). The Iraq Football Federation (IFA) is providing updates on the Vietnamese team.

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After enduring a journey of 12 hours, including transit, the Vietnam team finally touched down in Basra, Iraq, on the afternoon of June 8.
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Prior to their arrival in Basra, Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team embarked from Hanoi, departing after 3 a.m. to catch a flight to Doha, Qatar, before making their way to Basra.

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Upon arrival, the entire team safely disembarked at the host country's airport, ready to prepare for the significant upcoming match.

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Van Truong and his fellow teammates were swiftly assisted through immigration by representatives of the host nation.
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Taking advantage of the moment, the players secured phone SIM cards to stay connected with their loved ones.
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Iraq made arrangements for the Vietnam team to stay at the luxurious 5-star Grand Millennium Al Seef Basra hotel.

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The host country's organizing committee designated a training ground conveniently situated next to the Basra International Stadium, just 20 km from the Grand Millennium Hotel, reachable within a short 30-minute bus ride.

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Security personnel are maintaining close surveillance to ensure the safety of all members of the Vietnamese team.

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Scheduled for 9:00 p.m. local time on June 11 (1:00 a.m. on June 12 in Vietnam), the match between Vietnam and Iraq looms ahead. The Iraq Football Federation (IFA) is responsible for providing updates and images of the Vietnamese team.
 
 

Dai Nam