On the afternoon of July 16, at Pleiku Stadium, the Vietnam Football Federation in collaboration with the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the opening ceremony of the National U17 Football Championship Finals - Red Dragon Cup 2026.

Coach Kim Sang Sik continues to face squad disruptions as the Vietnam national team sequentially loses two key players, Đỗ Duy Mạnh and Khuất Văn Khang, due to injuries.

Lithuanian powerhouse club Zalgiris officially announced: signed a two-year contract with Valančiūnas; according to BasketNews sources, Valančiūnas signed a two-year deal worth $5.5 million. Last summer, Valančiūnas was traded by the Kings to Denver, but he already didn't want to stay in the NBA and intended to return to Europe to play. However, the Nuggets insisted on keeping him, and he ultimately chose to play for the team in the 25-26 season, primarily serving as Jokić's top backup.

Timberwolves insider Darren Wolfson recently reported that the Timberwolves hope to agree to a "massive" contract extension with Edwards next summer. Back in 2023, Edwards signed a 5-year, 2.

According to a report from the authoritative French media outlet L'Equipe on July 16, the French team erupted in internal conflict during halftime of the World Cup semifinal. The 29-year-old Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé angered some teammates by criticizing the entire squad for "not pressing." In this highly anticipated semifinal, the top favorite French team lost 0-2 to Spain, failing to reach the World Cup final for the third consecutive time.

After the World Cup semifinal, the controversial act of England midfielder Jude Bellingham striking Argentine rising star Valentín Barco on the back of the head sparked widespread discussion. On July 16, Beijing time, Spanish media outlet *AS* disclosed the reason behind Bellingham's furious reaction: he had been provoked twice by Barco. In this high-profile World Cup semifinal, Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1, advancing to the final for the second consecutive time.

Introduction: The S16 season has officially begun, and it's safe to say that most players have been following the recent matches. The EWC tournament has been quite intense, with three LPL teams securing a winning start on the first day.

Hanoi Police Football Club has officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. P. Mourinho as Assistant Head Coach.

The recruitment of foreign coach Diles Arthur, striker Phan Van Duc and a series of new foreign players shows that Ho Chi Minh City Police FC is accelerating its squad upgrade ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The 2026 World Cup has ended for the Canadian national team, but for soccer in this country, the more important game is only just beginning. After weeks of stadiums, fan zones, and public squares packed with supporters, Canada now faces a pivotal question: can the excitement of the world's biggest football festival fuel long-term development, or will it remain merely a cherished memory of one special summer?