The promotional tour for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup will make a stop in Hanoi, where the pride of Southeast Asian football will be displayed at Trang Tien Plaza on July 18 and 19, just one week before the highly anticipated tournament kicks off on July 24.

Becamex TP.HCM Club has officially bid farewell to Mr. Đặng Trần Chỉnh after nearly two decades of association, closing a chapter marked by the many contributions of a manager who held various key roles at the Thu-based team.

Reporter Wang Wei reports: On the evening of July 11, in the 14th round of the China League One, leader Guangzhou Leopard hosted Shijiazhuang Gongfu at Yuexiu Mountain Stadium. Thanks to two brilliant long-range strikes from Hou Yu and Nikon, they won 2-0. After this match, Guangzhou Leopard secured their second five-match unbeaten run of the season, remaining firmly at the top of the standings.

Written by Fan Yuxiong. On the evening of July 11, in the 14th round of the China League One, Shaanxi Union defeated Meizhou Hakka 4-0 at the Xi'an International Football Center. This was Chen Tao's third match in charge of Shaanxi, and it not only secured the team's first consecutive wins of the season but also introduced new tactical approaches, revitalized the Northwest Wolves, and brought back the "super gold" matchday atmosphere to Xi'an.

Written by Han Bing. Recently, ESPN Brazil reporter Lago disclosed on his personal social media account that former Shandong Taishan Brazilian foreign player Guedes, who plays for Qatari powerhouse Al-Rayyan, has extended his contract with the club until 2030. This not only means that Al-Rayyan retains the top scorer in the Qatar Stars League for two consecutive seasons, but more importantly, Guedes has become a naturalization target for Qatar.

Written by Han Bing. At the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Cape Verde drew with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage, and pushed defending champions Argentina into extra time in the knockout round. This Atlantic island nation created a dark horse miracle, becoming a hot topic of discussion. Recent reports indicate that the Cape Verde Football Federation plans to arrange a friendly match with the Chinese national team after the World Cup, linking Chinese football with them.

The upcoming showdown between Spain and France is not only a battle for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final but also a duel between two symbols of the new generation of football: Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. One is continuing his journey to conquer the highest peak, while the other nurtures the ambition to assert himself as the number one figure in world football.

On July 13th Beijing time, Omani journalist Issa Al-Said published the list of remaining referees for this World Cup, which shows that 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning is no longer included by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Written by Han Bing. At 40 years old, unemployed, and valued at just €50,000, that was the entire profile of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha before the start of the World Cup. According to FIFA's official data, his €50,000 valuation tied for the third-lowest among the 1,248 participating players, and he attracted almost no attention before the tournament.

Written by Han Bing. Although England are one step away from reaching their third major tournament final in five years, German coach Thomas Tuchel of the Three Lions has already made history: he is the first foreign manager to lead England to a major semifinal. Previously, Eriksson exited in the quarterfinals three times (2002 and 2006 World Cups, 2004 European Championship), while Capello was eliminated in the round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup.