Vietnam’s national team will begin its journey to defend the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 title with a strong squad under head coach Kim Sang Sik, as the South Korean strategist continues to place trust in the key players who helped him clinch the championship previously.

The extended training camp in South Korea concluded with positive signs for Vietnam. Their record of three wins, ten goals scored, and only two conceded not only boosts confidence but also shows that Kim Sang Sik's attack is hitting form at the perfect time.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for July 15: A Thai referee will take charge of the friendly between Vietnam and Myanmar.

According to ESPN, sources confirmed that LeBron James’ free agency decision has entered its second week, with the Philadelphia 76ers intensifying their pursuit by having three key players directly reach out to the four-time champion.

Manchester United completed the medical examination for Youri Tielemans on Tuesday and immediately announced his signing. Following Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and free agent Karl Darlow, the 29-year-old Belgian captain has become the club's third acquisition of the summer. The Red Devils directly activated the €41 million (£35 million) release clause in Tielemans' contract to secure his rights, with the player signing a five-year deal.

In the first World Cup semifinal concluded on July 15, Beijing time, Spain eliminated France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 16 years. Spain is also very likely to achieve the feat of winning both the European Championship and the World Cup consecutively. After Spain reached the World Cup final, the island nation of Cape Verde, with a population of 540,000, once again sparked heated discussions among fans.

In the first World Cup semifinal, which concluded on July 15 Beijing time, heavy favorite France suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain, missing the chance to reach the final for the third consecutive time. After the match, French coach Didier Deschamps and defender Lacroix publicly questioned the competence of Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton, arguing that his level was insufficient for officiating a World Cup semifinal, leading to numerous disputes during the game.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15, Beijing time, tournament favorites France lost 0-2 to Spain, failing to reach the final for the third consecutive time. This also marked the first time in the 27-year-old Mbappe's career that he missed out on a World Cup final. After the match, Mbappe expressed his disappointment in an interview.

"I'm ready to play for my hometown, not to prove everyone wrong, but to represent this city and this state. I've had this wish since I graduated from college."

On July 15, Beijing time, AJ Dibansa's NBA Summer League journey ended early. After the No. 1 pick put up two impressive performances, the Washington Wizards decided not to have him play in the remaining games. Wizards Summer League head coach T.J. Sorrentin confirmed this decision to The Athletic before today's game against the Bulls.