The clash between Vietnam and Indonesia at the Pakansari Stadium in Bogor on the evening of August 3 not only decides the fate of Group A of the ASEAN Cup 2026 but is also considered a pivotal match of the entire tournament.

Southeast Asian fans are extremely impressed by the performance of the Vietnamese futsal team against New Zealand, a stunning 4-1 victory.

A match at the academy level between U16 Man United and U16 Sunderland unexpectedly became the center of attention when a serious brawl broke out on the field. The incident forced the Northern Ireland police to arrive and handle the situation, creating a negative image for two renowned football academies in England.

The Indonesian national team will host Vietnam in the third match of Group A of the 2026 AFF Cup at Pakansari Stadium (Bogor Regency) at 8:30 PM local time on August 3.

Aiming for a win to secure an early spot in the 2026 ASEAN Cup semifinals, Indonesia's head coach is likely to field their strongest lineup against Vietnam, largely unchanged from the first two matches.

Of course, a shirt alone does not make Coach Kim Sang Sik, but it is true that wearing the white jersey in the match against Singapore coincided with a version of Kim Sang Sik who was not himself for most of the game—and that is somewhat unsettling. His substitutions lacked the "magic" touch, and he displayed too much personal emotion. South Korean coaches are generally not the calm type, but in the recent match, Kim Sang Sik's state could be described as "out of control."

According to Spanish media, Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir arrived in Vigo, Spain on Sunday, and will undergo a medical at Celta Vigo on Monday before signing. The transfer might be slightly delayed, but the departure of the 28-year-old Turkish international is inevitable. Bayindir joined Manchester United in the summer of 2023 for a €5 million fee, but has only made 17 appearances for the club in the following three years.

Chief reporter Chen Yong reports that on July 31, the 2026 Third Century Elite Football Exchange Tournament (hereinafter referred to as the "Century Cup") for high school boys kicked off at Qingdao Preschool Education College (hereinafter referred to as "Qingdao Preschool").

Chief reporter Chen Yong reports that within the integration of sports and education and the development of the articulation system, the "631" primary-secondary-high school articulation and the "3+4" secondary vocational-undergraduate articulation have become two hot topics in football development across regions. Local authorities have placed great emphasis on and are pushing forward the corresponding system construction. However, in reality, the "3+2" (secondary vocational-higher vocational/higher vocational-undergraduate) football vocational education system and its articulation path have been accelerating in construction speed over the past three years, with continuous breakthroughs in construction models.

Written by Han Bing. On August 1, after more than three months and exactly 100 matches, the first Yuechao regular season, which truly covered all 21 cities in Guangdong, came to a successful conclusion. In the Eastern Division, Shenzhen and Meizhou, and in the Western Division, Zhanjiang and Guangzhou finished in the top two spots, directly advancing to the playoff quarterfinals.