Vietnamese women football team has a training program in New Zealand to prepare for FIFA World Cup 2023. (Photo: VFF)

They took three flights from Hanoi to Singapore’s Changi Airport, then Auckland and Napier for nearly 24 hours. Upon arrival at the Auckland airport, the players received a warm welcome from the World Football Federation (FIFA) and local organizers.

After taking immigration procedures, the girls transferred to a domestic flight to Napier, where they will have six-day training sessions and friendly matches. The Vietnamese footballers are staying at Swiss-belboutique Hotel, which takes about five minutes by bus to McLean Park stadium.

Vietnam will play two friendlies with the hosts New Zealand on July 10 and Spain on July 14 before the World Cup. In the group stage, Vietnam will play the US on July 22, Portugal on the 27, and the Netherlands on August 1.