Two consecutive victories on South Korean soil have not only yielded positive results but also highlighted something more crucial for the Vietnam national team. Kim Sang Sik's side boasts confidence, high morale, and the rapid integration of new elements.

Defending champion Argentina booked a semifinal berth at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after 120 minutes in Kansas City (USA), in a quarterfinal that was regarded as one of the most intense encounters for the South American side since the tournament began.

Although Norway was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, striker Erling Haaland believes the team's historic run has provided immense inspiration for football in his country and may herald a new era.

In a World Cup quarterfinal match that concluded on July 12 Beijing time, defending champions Argentina narrowly defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, advancing to the semifinals. This is the seventh time Argentina has reached the World Cup semifinals in its history. In this match, Switzerland gained momentum after equalizing, but Embolo's dive resulted in a second yellow card and his dismissal, which became the turning point of the game.

The World Cup has always been the clearest mirror reflecting the gap between football nations. When France, England, Spain, or Argentina display fast, physical, technical, and highly organized football at the highest level, it serves as a reminder for Vietnamese football on the eve of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, the Vietnam team has undergone a training camp in South Korea with a higher level of scrutiny, increased intensity, and notably sharper competition. In this context, there is no room for comfort.

V.League 2026/27 newcomer Trường Tươi Đồng Nai has once again shown its proactive approach in the transfer market by officially announcing the signing of defender Bùi Tiến Dụng.

As of July 12 Beijing time, the World Cup semifinalists have been confirmed. The top four teams in the FIFA rankings—France, Argentina, Spain, and England—have successfully advanced to the semifinals. All four are previous World Cup winners, marking only the third time this has happened in World Cup history.

In a World Cup quarterfinal match that concluded on July 12 Beijing time, Switzerland, despite being down to ten men, fought tenaciously to force extra time, but ultimately lost 1-3 to defending champions Argentina due to the numerical disadvantage, sadly exiting at the quarterfinal stage. The red card to Swiss striker Embolo was undoubtedly the key turning point in this match.

The Argentine national team (in blue-and-white stripes) has impressively secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup semifinals after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Switzerland (in red) at Kansas City, USA on July 11, 2026.