Vietnam Golden Ball winner declares firm stance on World Cup qualification journey

Midfielder Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy expresses high resolve before facing Japan women's national team in the 2026 Asian Cup finals.

The encounter with Japan women's national team will be decisive for Vietnam women's team's quarter-final ticket in the Asian arena.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, midfielder Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy of Vietnam women's national team stated that the whole team quickly regained morale after the previous match and is focusing on the Japan match with high determination. “Not only myself but the entire team has reinforced our spirit. We will enter the match with the utmost determination and strive to play our best until the final minutes,” Bich Thuy shared.

Regarding the upcoming match, Bich Thuy noted that this game holds significant importance for the team's chance to advance.

“Tomorrow's match could determine Vietnam women's team's opportunity to reach the next round. Regardless of the opponent, the whole team always prioritizes determination and unity to perform optimally on the field. After the match with Chinese Taipei women's team, the coaching staff and players held a review session, and have prepared thoroughly in terms of fitness and tactics for the next match.”

According to schedule, the match between Vietnam women's national team and Japan women's national team will take place at 16:00 (Vietnam time) on March 10. This is Vietnam women's team's final match in the group stage of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup finals.