Truong Tuoi Dong Nai introduces 4 new signings, Vietnam U17 receives bad news, Henry warns England before Mexico, Tottenham breaks record for Tonali, along with other noteworthy developments in Vietnamese football and the 2026 World Cup.

The Vietnam national team landed in Incheon, South Korea, today (July 2), officially beginning a training camp that will run through July 14 as part of their preparations to defend the ASEAN Cup 2026 title.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will face Luka Modric's Croatia, creating one of the most anticipated matchups in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at Toronto, Ontario (Canada). The clash between the two sides is likely to be "a battle in midfield."

Timor Leste is building its squad following the framework of Cabo Verde, promising to pose significant challenges for the Vietnam national team at the ASEAN Cup 2026.

U17 Vietnam goalkeeper Ly Xuan Hoa suffered a fractured maxillary sinus wall after a heavy collision during the 2026 National U17 qualifiers.

Former Phong Phu Ha Nam club midfielder Vu Thi Thuy commented that if they perform at their best against tough opponents Austria and Croatia, the two Iberian representatives will create a fiery clash in the next round.

"Vietnam National Team is preparing a new look for the AFF Cup 2026, with a trio of Brazilian-naturalized players ready to face the Indonesian team," reads the headline of an article on Bola, a leading Indonesian news outlet.

As the final whistle blew at MetLife Stadium, France's 3-0 victory over Sweden not only closed a Round of 16 match but also sparked a wave of praise from international media for coach Didier Deschamps' squad. Several major newspapers now view the French team not simply as a championship contender but as a side displaying one of the most formidable attacking forces in World Cup 2026.

Written by Han Bing. The classic John Denver folk song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" echoed once again at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, but Balogun, the US team's top scorer in this World Cup, couldn't sing along. The US team nearly secured a last-16 spot thanks to his goal in the 45th minute, but found themselves in trouble after his red card in the 63rd minute.

The Vietnamese team will take on Gangwon FC, Lương Xuân Trường's former club, during their training camp in South Korea ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.