Belgium, the top opponent of Vietnam U17 in the group stage of the U17 World Cup, has advanced to the semi-finals of the U17 European Championship finals.

Unexpected "rebirth" of futsal Golden Ball winner Nguyen Minh Tri, major challenge awaits U19 Vietnam in regional tournament; intense developments around Liverpool, 2026 World Cup, and Carlo Ancelotti's son taking on his first career task.

Special contribution by Song Ci. Halfway through the 2026 Chinese Super League season, Beijing Guoan has struggled due to multiple factors such as preseason point deductions,磨合 with a new coach, and injury troubles, leading to unsatisfactory results. At the critical moment, local core player Zhang Yuning stepped up, carrying the entire Guoan forward line with his strong performance. After 15 rounds of the CSL, Zhang Yuning has scored 7 league goals, firmly topping the local scorers' chart, with multiple stats setting new personal career highs.

Journalist Lu Mi reports. At the halfway point of the Chinese Super League, looking at the performances of domestic players across teams, Wei Shihao, the captain of Chengdu Rongcheng, stands out as one of the most talked-about and dominant national-team players in the first half. With a consistent and efficient goal-scoring output, an ever-expanding tactical role, and a more composed mentality on the pitch, Wei Shihao ranks second in the domestic scoring chart, and his overall performance places him among the top tier of current national team players.

Staff reporter Wang Wei reports that on June 1 at 2:30 PM, the 2026 CMCL regional competition in Yingde Division opened at the Yingde National Women's Football Base, with the curtain-raiser featuring Guangzhou Huangpu Zhicheng against Guangdong Chenxing Chuangert.

Coach Velizar Popov continues to stir debate with his harsh comments about refereeing and the V-League management system. The Bulgarian coach now faces the risk of a heavy penalty from the VFF Disciplinary Committee.

A hat-trick in the opening match against Timor Leste U19 made Hoàng Công Hậu the spotlight of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship, while earning regional fans' praise for Vietnam U19's young talent.

VFF Vice President Tran Anh Tu affirmed that Vietnam U19 views the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship as a crucial stepping stone toward the 2027 AFC U20 qualifiers.

Coach Jukkapant Punpee confirms that Thailand U19 will bring their strongest squad to the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

The 2026 AFF ASEAN Cup officially begins with a preliminary round match between Brunei and Timor Leste for the last spot in the group stage.