Vietnam's U17 team are continuing their World Cup preparations under Cristiano Roland, VFF reported. They have played practice matches against Hà Nội U23, VPF U19 and Hà Nội FC, with further games planned against Công an Hà Nội U19 on October 8 and Hà Nội U19 on October 9. Fitness work accompanies tactical testing. The current itinerary calls for departure to South Korea on October 19 for roughly ten days of training, followed by a camp in the UAE before travelling to Qatar.