The 2026 World Cup triumph not only brought glory to the Spanish national team but also enabled Marc Cucurella to fulfill a unique promise. The Real Madrid star got a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's portrait alongside the World Cup golden trophy to honor his mentor.

European countries may boycott the World Cup if President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of FIFA's ownership is approved.

Gavin Lee is the one carrying the hopes of Singapore football, but this coach faces a difficult task: taking on the Vietnam national team at the ASEAN Cup 2026 on July 31.

Within less than 48 hours, the top brass of the Italy national team has undergone a rapid upheaval. Andrea Pirlo was not chosen to lead the team, Technical Director Paolo Maldini resigned, "The Tinkerer" Claudio Ranieri replaced Maldini, and Roberto Mancini returned as head coach.

Barcelona has Lamine Yamal. Man City has Erling Haaland and Rodri. Dembele represents PSG. Real Madrid has Mbappe, Vinicius or Bellingham. Arsenal needs such an icon to match the status of Premier League champions.

At one point, Chelsea was labeled as a "nursery." They spent billions of pounds hunting for players under 23, signing contracts lasting 7-9 years, and betting on potential rather than immediate results.

When the VFF decided to send the U21 squad to the 20th Asian Games in Japan, public opinion was largely supportive. It was a decision that balanced long-term strategy with the actual context and nature of the event. However, in the upcoming U23 training camp for the Asian Games, there seem to be signs of hesitation, even though professionals have their own reasons given the circumstances.

Commentator Vu Quang Huy believes that to successfully defend the ASEAN Cup championship, the Vietnam national team needs to overcome the heavy test named Indonesia in the group stage before considering fierce clashes with Thailand or Malaysia in the knockout stage.

The Vietnam national team is on a journey to defend their ASEAN Cup championship, and Coach Kim Sang Sik is also facing a significant personal challenge: leading the team to successfully retain the title.

Today's hot Vietnamese football news, July 29: Tickets for Vietnam vs Singapore match are 'sizzling'; Nam Dinh unveils Austrian-Vietnamese footballer.