A 6-0 victory over a K-League 3 opponent is not enough to confirm the true strength of the Vietnam national team, but what happened on the training ground in South Korea still delivers many positive signals.

Hot Vietnamese football news for July 7: Vietnam squad gears up for the second friendly; Truong Tuoi Dong Nai signs three Serbian players.

At the start of the 2026 World Cup, there was this interesting story: A KOL suddenly took it upon themselves to find out which player was least famous on social media. The answer was Tim Payne, a defender for the New Zealand national team.

As the Dallas night breeze brushed the face of a 41-year-old veteran, and the final whistle signaled the end of a six-World Cup journey, the legendary story of Cristiano Ronaldo finally reached its most reluctant conclusion.

Manchester United sees 26-year-old French defensive midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni as a dream target for their summer midfield reinforcement and has contacted his agent team in recent days. According to Ben Jacobs, the club has had "positive discussions" with the player's camp. However, two major hurdles remain unchanged: first, Real Madrid must agree to sell the player, and second, the player needs to accept a salary reduction.

After the World Cup Round of 16 match that concluded on July 7 Beijing time, Portugal lost 0-1 to Spain and was eliminated from the quarterfinals. Following Portugal's exit, 52-year-old Portuguese manager Martinez announced his departure at a press conference.

On July 6, the organizing committee announced the following plan for selling tickets to the international friendly between the Vietnam national team and the Myanmar national team:

Becamex TP.HCM Club has decided to give full professional authority to head coach Gerard Albadalejo as part of its plan to build the squad and prepare for the new season, with the goal of returning to the highest tier of Vietnamese football as soon as possible.

Ahead of the big clash against Portugal in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Rodri, the key midfielder for Spain, has sent a warning that "La Roja" has not yet played to its full potential.

The 2026 World Cup is not only witnessing thrilling battles on the pitch but also marking a milestone never seen in almost a century of tournament history. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland have each scored (at least) 7 goals, forming the first trio of "killers" to achieve this in a single World Cup since 1930.