Just days before the final moments of the 2026 World Cup, the FIFA President managed to plant a controversial seed: the possibility of expanding the 100th anniversary World Cup in 2030 to 64 teams, instead of stopping at the record-breaking 48. A tournament that hasn't even ended is already being discussed for nearly doubling its size compared to the standard that existed from 1998 to 2022.

Vietnam football hot news on July 16: Vietnam national team aims for friendly with Myanmar; Tickets for two home matches on sale.

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has released the ticket prices for their home matches in the group stage of the 2026 AFF Cup. Notably, the game hosting Vietnam carries a higher price tag compared to the clash with Cambodia.

On July 16, Beijing time, the World Cup final lineup was officially set. Spain and Argentina advanced to the final after eliminating France and England respectively. With Spain and Argentina meeting in the final, the African island nation of Cape Verde, with a population of 540,000, once again sparked heated discussions among fans. They are the only team in this World Cup that remained unbeaten within 90 minutes against both the eventual champion and runner-up.

In the second semifinal of the World Cup, which concluded on July 16 Beijing time, England squandered a promising lead. After scoring first, they conceded two goals in a row and were overturned by defending champions Argentina, missing their chance to reach the final for the first time in 60 years. What makes the situation both ironic and amusing is that after the match, two Premier League powerhouses, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, posted official messages congratulating their respective players—Emiliano Martínez and Cristian Romero—on making it to the World Cup final.

In the second World Cup semifinal concluded on July 16, Beijing time, defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1, reaching the final for the second consecutive time. After the match, Argentine players made a bold statement on the pitch. They displayed a white banner with black lettering that read "Las Malvinas (the Falkland Islands) are Argentine."

In the second World Cup semifinal on July 16, Beijing time, England let a good situation slip away. After taking the lead, they allowed defending champions Argentina to score twice in a comeback, failing to reach the final for the first time in 60 years. After the match, England manager Tuchel responded to criticism of his "conservative substitutions."

In the second World Cup semifinal, which ended on July 16 Beijing time, defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1, securing their place in the final for the second consecutive time. They will now face Spain for this year's World Cup title. The match was fiercely contested, with neither side managing a shot in the first 30 minutes and a total of 19 fouls committed in the opening half.

In the second World Cup semifinal that ended on July 16th Beijing time, England squandered a golden opportunity. After scoring first, they were overturned by defending champions Argentina, who netted two goals in a row, dashing England's hopes of reaching the final for the first time in 60 years. After the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel came under fire for his overly conservative tactics after taking the lead. In this game, England had drawn first blood. In the 55th minute, Rogers sent in a cross, helping Gordon break the deadlock.

In the second World Cup semifinal concluded on July 16 Beijing time, England squandered a golden opportunity. After taking the lead, they were overturned by defending champions Argentina with two consecutive goals, failing to reach the final for the first time in 60 years. After the match, 23-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham made a controversial move. Perhaps frustrated by the comeback, the 130-million-euro valued player...