We hear from Laos interim head coach Kanlaya Sysomvang, who has ambitions of leading his team all the way to the FIFA World Cup.

Kanlaya Sysomvang, a former Laos international player and the team’s current interim head coach, brings youthful ambition and vision to the national team.

His goal is clear: to secure a spot in the second round of qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 26, a significant step in a mission to elevate Laotian football.

The Lao Football Federation’s mutual decision to part ways with former coach Guglielmo Arena on 14 September marked a new chapter for the national team. For Sysomvang, it opened the door to a dream opportunity.