On the afternoon of July 14, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), leaders of VFF and the Criminal Police Department (Ministry of Public Security) held a meeting to assess the results of their cooperation in preventing and combating negative practices in football during the first six months of 2026, while also agreeing on the direction for implementing tasks in the coming period.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15 Beijing time, heavily favored France lost 0-2 to Spain, failing to reach the semifinals for the third consecutive time. In this match, the highly anticipated French midfielder Olise delivered a disastrous performance, drawing fierce criticism from French media. This World Cup, his market value is 1.

Vietnam’s national team will begin its journey to defend the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 title with a strong squad under head coach Kim Sang Sik, as the South Korean strategist continues to place trust in the key players who helped him clinch the championship previously.

The extended training camp in South Korea concluded with positive signs for Vietnam. Their record of three wins, ten goals scored, and only two conceded not only boosts confidence but also shows that Kim Sang Sik's attack is hitting form at the perfect time.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for July 15: A Thai referee will take charge of the friendly between Vietnam and Myanmar.

Manchester United completed the medical examination for Youri Tielemans on Tuesday and immediately announced his signing. Following Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and free agent Karl Darlow, the 29-year-old Belgian captain has become the club's third acquisition of the summer. The Red Devils directly activated the €41 million (£35 million) release clause in Tielemans' contract to secure his rights, with the player signing a five-year deal.

In the first World Cup semifinal concluded on July 15, Beijing time, Spain eliminated France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 16 years. Spain is also very likely to achieve the feat of winning both the European Championship and the World Cup consecutively. After Spain reached the World Cup final, the island nation of Cape Verde, with a population of 540,000, once again sparked heated discussions among fans.

In the first World Cup semifinal, which concluded on July 15 Beijing time, heavy favorite France suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain, missing the chance to reach the final for the third consecutive time. After the match, French coach Didier Deschamps and defender Lacroix publicly questioned the competence of Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton, arguing that his level was insufficient for officiating a World Cup semifinal, leading to numerous disputes during the game.

In the first World Cup semifinal held on July 15, Beijing time, tournament favorites France lost 0-2 to Spain, failing to reach the final for the third consecutive time. This also marked the first time in the 27-year-old Mbappe's career that he missed out on a World Cup final. After the match, Mbappe expressed his disappointment in an interview.

In the first World Cup semifinal, which concluded on July 15 Beijing time, Spain beat France 2-0, reaching the final for the first time in 16 years. With France knocked out, the only player who can claim both the Champions League and World Cup titles this year is 30-year-old Spanish midfielder Fabián Ruiz. Before the semifinal, six Paris Saint-Germain players had the chance to win both trophies this year.