CLB TP.HCM I concluded the first leg of the 2026 Women's National Football Championship at the top of the table after a crucial victory over Phong Phú Hà Nam.

The Vietnamese team is placed in Pot 1 for the men's football at ASIAD 20, holding an advantage before the draw ceremony.

As the final match in New Jersey concluded, the 2026 World Cup left behind not only the echoes of goals but also established an unprecedented milestone in the scale of a global "mega-event." Looking at this brilliant yet complex success, countries aspiring to host or participate in the World Cup—including Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations—must seriously reassess their own capabilities and strategies.

Indonesian media considers the Vietnam national team to be one of the top contenders for the ASEAN Cup 2026 title.

Early this morning, a three-team trade took place: the Thunder sent Dort to the Hawks in exchange for three second-round picks (two from the Hawks and one from the Mavericks); the Hawks acquired Dort and also got Nembhard Jr. from the Mavericks; the Mavericks, in turn, received the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Risacher, from the Hawks.

Manchester United remain the leading contenders to sign Roma midfielder Kone, according to Italian outlet *Corriere dello Sport*, which claims the Red Devils are weighing up a €55m (£47m) offer for the 25-year-old French international. The report suggests United could submit a bid as early as Monday.

In Manchester United's first summer friendly, 22-year-old goalkeeper Radek Vitek came on as a second-half substitute, but this will be his last summer with the Red Devils. The Czech youngster openly declared after the match that he indeed intends to leave via transfer. Vitek was loaned to Bristol City in the Championship last season, where he became the team's undisputed starter and swept all of the club's annual awards.

Reporter Chen Yong reports. After Shandong Taishan lost 1-3 to Dalian Yingbo, some fans questioned why the coaching staff did not start Mai Wulang. In fact, looking at Taishan's schedule and Mai Wulang's recent appearances, it is easy to understand the coaching staff's decision: on the 21st, Taishan will play in the FA Cup round of 16, and on the 26th, they have a CSL match. As for Mai Wulang himself, he played almost the entire match in the previous four games, so the team made minor rotations.

The organizing committee of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 2026) has announced the seeding pots for women's football ahead of the draw ceremony on July 23. The Vietnam women's team has been placed in Pot 3, suggesting they will face many challenges in the group stage.

The Vietnam national team concluded their final rehearsal before the 2026 ASEAN Cup with a 4-0 victory over Myanmar at Thái Nguyên Stadium. The result brought many positive signs for the attack, but behind that impressive scoreline, there were still concerns about the defense.