Spain insults the host culture of the World Cup 2023

The Spanish women's team has been exposed to a video showing the players laughing while performing the haka dance. They were criticized for not respecting the culture of the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, and had to delete the clip.

Yesterday, the Spain team met a Maori tribe and issued an apology. "We ask for forgiveness after our mistake," said Spain women's captain Ivana Andres. "We've only been to New Zealand for a few days and still have a lot to learn about the culture."

A spokesman for the tribe said the meeting went well. "Their words come from the heart and they understand that haka is very precious, not only to the Maori people but also to Aotearoa," he added.

Haka is a traditional Maori war dance. This dance is often performed in groups, with strong movements, stamping feet accompanied by shouts. In addition to the purpose of intimidating enemies, haka is also used to show pride, strength and solidarity.

The 2023 Women's Football World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand, from July 20 to August 20. The tournament consists of 32 teams divided into eight groups, with each group taking two teams to the 1/8 round. Spain is in Group C along with Costa Rica, Zambia and Japan.

Vietnam is in Group E, competing in New Zealand, along with the US, the Netherlands and Portugal. The team will play the first match against the US on July 22. The United States is the defending champion and holds the record of four World Cup winners.

According to the FIFA women's soccer ranking table, Vietnam ranks 32nd, while the US takes the first place, the Netherlands is ninth, and Portugal is 21st. Vietnam will meet Portugal on July 27 and Hanoi Lan on August 1st.