Written by Nino. In the World Cup quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium, Argentina faced a grueling battle on both tactical and physical levels. Against a Swiss team with near-perfect defensive discipline, they could not settle the match within 90 minutes and even appeared shaky after the score was leveled.

By Han Yixi. At the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where the felt temperature reached 43 degrees Celsius, the quarterfinal between England and Norway took an unexpected turn. The highly anticipated duel between the two star strikers, Haaland and Kane, never materialized, as both players had rather lackluster performances. The spotlight was entirely stolen by Bellingham, who scored twice in the knockout stage for the second consecutive game.

By Han Bing. Perhaps the 33°C heat at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium dulled the edge of Haaland, who hails from Scandinavia. Norway lost 1-2 to England in extra time, missing out on the World Cup semifinals. Haaland, who had a lackluster performance, was substituted early by Solbakken, thus losing the chance to compete for the Golden Boot. Regrettably, Norway was perhaps only one "Flying Cat" camera distance away from becoming the fourth consecutive World Cup dark horse.

The Cong Viettel and Song Lam Nghe An each won their semi-final matches to earn a spot in the final of the 2026 National U13 Championship.

Reporter Lu Mi reports that due to weather conditions, several matches in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League were postponed, but the "Chengdu-Chongqing Derby" went ahead as scheduled, becoming the highlight of the round. In the first meeting, Rongcheng was held to a 3-3 draw away by Tongliang Long. This time, they clearly aimed for a win, hoping to capitalize on Tongliang Long's injuries and suspensions to secure a large-margin victory.

Two consecutive victories on South Korean soil have not only yielded positive results but also highlighted something more crucial for the Vietnam national team. Kim Sang Sik's side boasts confidence, high morale, and the rapid integration of new elements.

Defending champion Argentina booked a semifinal berth at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after 120 minutes in Kansas City (USA), in a quarterfinal that was regarded as one of the most intense encounters for the South American side since the tournament began.

Although Norway was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, striker Erling Haaland believes the team's historic run has provided immense inspiration for football in his country and may herald a new era.

In a World Cup quarterfinal match that concluded on July 12 Beijing time, defending champions Argentina narrowly defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, advancing to the semifinals. This is the seventh time Argentina has reached the World Cup semifinals in its history. In this match, Switzerland gained momentum after equalizing, but Embolo's dive resulted in a second yellow card and his dismissal, which became the turning point of the game.

The World Cup has always been the clearest mirror reflecting the gap between football nations. When France, England, Spain, or Argentina display fast, physical, technical, and highly organized football at the highest level, it serves as a reminder for Vietnamese football on the eve of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.