Hong Linh Ha Tinh has officially parted ways with 11 players after the 2025/26 season, initiating a squad rebuilding process ahead of the new campaign.

Marc Cucurella set social media ablaze by praising Real Madrid while making a cold remark about Barcelona after his surprise departure from Chelsea.

Trần Trung Kiên stated that he does not feel pressured when vying for the spot against his senior colleagues, overseas Vietnamese goalkeepers Đặng Văn Lâm and Patrik Lê Giang.

Special contribution by Cai Zonglin. As the match reached the 97th minute, the Brazilian players eagerly urged Italian referee Mariani to signal the end of stoppage time. The usually restrained Moriyasu rushed onto the pitch, picked up the ball, and handed it to his player. The set piece was taken, but Japan's final attack yielded nothing. A 1-2 defeat marked the end of Moriyasu's second World Cup campaign.

Written by Han Bing. "This was a completely legitimate goal." After being eliminated by Paraguay 3–4 on penalties (4–5 on aggregate), head coach Julian Nagelsmann was still complaining about a corner kick goal disallowed during extra time—undoubtedly, a strict new rule on corner kicks became his "robbery" excuse to shift blame.

Written by Han Bing. When Martinelli scored the winning goal in the 95th minute, helping Brazil overturn Japan 2-1, people may have finally realized why the Brazilian Football Confederation was so confident in extending Ancelotti's contract just before the World Cup: the Italian coach once again demonstrated his managerial prowess—even when the team wasn't always performing well, he managed to maintain enough focus through timely tactical adjustments, waiting for opponents to make mistakes or for talented players to step up.

In collaboration with Vinmec, VFF is holding the 2026 Sports Medicine and Anti-Doping Training Course for medical staff of national teams and clubs nationwide.

At 1:00 AM Beijing time on July 1, the fifth Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico kicks off, featuring African side Ivory Coast against European side Norway. Ivory Coast vs Norway, key points to watch: First: Team situations! Ivory Coast is ranked 31st in the world, with a total squad value of €522 million and an average age of 25.

The loss to Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup not only ended the Netherlands’ journey but also sparked a wave of criticism back home. From former stars to pundits, the consensus is that “The Orange Cyclone” has lost its way, while Morocco fully deserves to continue writing their own fairy tale for African football.

HCMC I takes the lead in the women's national championship, Vietnam national team faces squad difficulties, while the 2026 World Cup and the transfer market remain lively with a series of notable developments.