The national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup once again has led Chinese supporters to choose a referee as their country's "representative star" at the world's biggest football tournament.

For the first time in Mexico, marigold flowers (cempasúchil) — a hallmark of autumn — have appeared on the streets of Mexico City as early as June, serving as decorations to welcome the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Indonesia won both matches during the FIFA Days in June 2026, thereby improving its FIFA ranking and issuing a strong challenge to Vietnam ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam U19 once again missed out on the regional title, extending their 10-year streak of failing to appear in the final, thereby making the U19 Southeast Asia tournament the most challenging competition for Vietnamese youth football.

The Thai women's team clinched the AYA Bank Tri-Nations Cup 2026 after a 1-1 draw against hosts Myanmar, thereby extending their unbeaten run to 10 consecutive matches.

Despite playing at home and taking an early lead, Thailand's U23 still allowed UAE's U23 to come from behind and win 5-2. This defeat has caused concern among Thai fans as the 2026 Asian Games draw near.

Coach Anthony Hudson expressed pride in Thailand's fighting spirit after the draw with China, but the reaction from fans of the Land of Golden Temples reveals a different concern ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Two impressive wins over Oman and Mozambique have helped Indonesia rise sharply in the FIFA rankings.

The VFF has sent a message of encouragement to the U19 Vietnam players after they failed to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Over the past two decades, Vietnamese youth football has made remarkable progress in the regional arena. However, amid this bright picture, the U19 team stands out as a special case, repeatedly missing out on the championship despite often possessing some of the most talented generations of players.