The Vietnam national team will face Myanmar in a friendly match just before the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Report by journalist Wang Wei. In 2026, Guangdong football is set for a year of transformation. With the comprehensive restructuring of Guangdong's professional football ecosystem, the long-standing issues of youth talent outflow and local prospects lacking playing opportunities are finally seeing solutions. The new football development framework provides a high-quality platform for Guangdong's young players to grow locally, chase dreams nearby, and advance step by step through the ranks.

As of June 15 Beijing time, the World Men's Volleyball League is in full swing. The first week's four rounds have concluded, with teams showing varying performances. The updated standings are now out. Let's take a look: Brazil is in hot form, winning all four matches to sit first. Japan is equally impressive, also going 4-0, but ranks second due to a slight disadvantage. The United States is third. China's men's team holds an 11-3 record, climbing to 14th place.

Reporter Wang Wei reports that Guangdong is an indispensable region on China's professional football map. Over the years, this land has nurtured multiple professional powerhouses, accumulating a deep football heritage. The number of professional clubs, youth training talent reserves, and grassroots football atmosphere all rank among the top nationwide. Despite a decline in Guangdong football in recent years, the 2026 season sees several Guangdong teams competing across various domestic leagues, showing a strong upward trend.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Pretoria, South Africa (Bafana Bafana) head coach Hugo Broos affirmed that the team will quickly regain their morale and adjust their attacking style ahead of the crucial group stage match against the Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup, following a 0-2 loss to Mexico in their opening game.

Australia's surprise victory over Turkey in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup is being hailed by local experts as the result of bold decisions by coach Tony Popovic, who courageously placed his trust in young players at the most crucial moment.

Coach Phung Thanh Phương heaped praise on Patrik Lê Giang after the 2025/26 National Cup victory of Công an TP.HCM.

The Vietnam national team will play a friendly match against Myanmar at Thai Nguyen Stadium before officially participating in the 2026 AFF Cup.

After more than a decade filled with hardships, Le Quang Hung burst into tears when he helped Hanoi Police FC win the National Cup.

Dinh Quang Kiet - the defender with the most impressive height in Vietnam national team history - has been named by coach Kim Sang Sik in the call-up list.