Hot Vietnamese football news today 11/7: Vietnam national team prepares to face Gangwon; Hanoi I held to a draw in the Women's National Championship

In the second World Cup quarterfinal concluded on July 11 Beijing time, Spain narrowly defeated Belgium 2-1 to advance to the semifinals. This marks the return of the "Red Fury" to the World Cup top four for the first time in 16 years. The hero of the match was once again Arsenal's unexpected star, Mikel Merino. At the 86th minute, with the score still 1-1, Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente made a crucial substitution.

The Vietnamese national team passed a quality test against Yongin FC, securing a 2-1 overall victory.

Coach Jorge Jesus asserted that Cristiano Ronaldo has never been a problem for Portugal and will still be called up if he is fit to play.

Liverpool's leadership has suffered a major shock as Michael Edwards decided to step down from his role as CEO of football at Fenway Sports Group (FSG), ending his second stint with the Anfield club despite having one year left on his contract.

On the afternoon of July 10, matchday 5 of the 2026 Thai Son Bac Cup National Women's Football Championship continued with two games held at Ha Dong and Cua Ong stadiums. While Hanoi I was held to a 1-1 draw by Thai Nguyen T&T, Than KSVN secured their first victory of the season by defeating Ho Chi Minh City II 2-1.

The ASEAN Cup 2026, also known as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 or ASEAN Championship 2026, will officially kick off from July 24, 2026, to August 26, 2026.

A rare situation occurred in the 2026 Women's National Championship when the ball unexpectedly stopped in a puddle, allowing Hanoi I Women's Club to score the opening goal against Thai Nguyen T&T.

On the afternoon of July 10, at the VFF headquarters, a ceremony was held to announce Red Dragon Energy Drink (URC Vietnam Co., Ltd.) as the main sponsor, along with the draw for the match schedule of the 2026 National U17 Football Championship Finals – Red Dragon Cup.

The ASEAN Cup is the most prestigious tournament for men's national teams in Southeast Asia, bringing together the region's top football nations to compete for the championship.