Manchester United's sluggish transfer activity has long been criticized, and this summer is no exception. They are the only one among the Premier League's top six clubs yet to officially announce any new signings, a stark contrast to the "busiest window" hype before it opened. Ederson, the Red Devils' supposed first signing reportedly agreed before the World Cup, still hasn't been officially announced days after Brazil's elimination.

The Vietnamese national team will face Timor-Leste in their opening match of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup on July 24 at Chonburi Stadium (Thailand).

Coach Koji Gyotoku asserted that the squad chosen for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup preparations represents the most suitable and top-quality players of the Cambodian national team at this time.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Cairo, on July 7, the Egyptian national team was eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a comeback defeat to Argentina, closing an emotional journey that left many fans with a sense of regret.

Vietnam football breaking news for July 8: Vietnam's national team plays a training game with Yongin FC; The rivals for Olympic Vietnam at ASIAD are now known.

Although the 2026/27 season hasn't started yet, Ninh Bình FC has already demonstrated clear ambition through bold moves in the transfer market. After making a strong impression in the late stages of the 2025/26 season under coach Chu Đình Nghiêm, the third-tier V-League club is undergoing a comprehensive overhaul with lofty goals for the new campaign.

The early final match full of rivalry between Portugal and Spain in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup concluded with the ticket to the next round belonging to the Spanish squad. This result also means that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had to officially say an early goodbye to the world's biggest football festival. Despite the loss, the resilient performance of CR7 and his teammates still received a lot of sympathy from fans.

According to "The Athletic," Alex Scott has turned down a new contract offer from Bournemouth. The club has consistently insisted the 22-year-old English midfielder is "not for sale," but Manchester United are reportedly still hopeful of signing him and may make a determined effort to secure his transfer. Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic states that if given the choice, Scott prefers a move to Manchester over Liverpool.

On the afternoon of July 7, the final group-stage matches of the 2026 Yamaha Cup National Youth (U13) Football Tournament took place at Lach Tray Stadium and the training ground of Hai Phong Football Club.

Not only shining through goals and assists, captain Kylian Mbappé is becoming a spiritual pillar for the French national team at the 2026 World Cup. His performance in the 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 was described by French media as clear evidence of his leadership role both on and off the pitch.