On July 13 Beijing time, after the World Cup semifinalists were confirmed, relevant institutions updated the latest Ballon d'Or odds. Unsurprisingly, players who advanced to the semifinals dominate the top 10 of the odds list. Among them, French captain Kylian Mbappe leads, followed closely by England captain Harry Kane, while Argentine captain Lionel Messi is tied for third with two French stars, Olise and Dembele.

Experts predict that the score of the match between France and Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, taking place at 2:00 AM on July 15, 2026, will be very close.

The 2026 World Cup will witness one of the most anticipated clashes in the world as Argentina and England meet to compete for a spot in the final. Not only is it a showdown between two top contenders for the title, but it also marks the reunion of two archrivals who have created one of the most famous rivalries in World Cup history.

After Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lionel Messi made a meaningful gesture towards Italian football legend Roberto Baggio.

Reaching the semifinals in three consecutive World Cups is an unprecedented achievement in French football history.

Ahead of the clash with the French team in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Spanish media outlets are unanimously expressing confidence in "La Roja's" ability to advance, arguing that the team's greatest strength lies not in its stars but in its unity and collective play.

Radek Vitek, the 22-year-old goalkeeping talent of Manchester United, is set to leave in the summer window, with BBC's reliable Simon Stone stating that the parting of ways between Vitek and the Red Devils is "reasonably certain."

Written by Zuo Rui. The second half of the Chinese Super League kicked off with two consecutive losses, dropping Zhejiang Club Greentown's league ranking to eleventh. Compared to the postponed 18th round home match due to the typhoon, Zhejiang fans' doubts about head coach Ross Aloisi are unavoidable. Outside, there are calls for his dismissal; inside, support from all levels, including Ross himself and the team, can be felt.

Reporter Chen Yong reports that due to the influence of Typhoon "Bavi," the away match of Qingdao Hainiu against Zhejiang Club Greentown was rescheduled from July 11 to July 14. Although only postponed by three days, Qingdao Hainiu's schedule has become severe: after the away match against Zhejiang Club Greentown on July 14, Qingdao Hainiu will play away against Henan Club Caitaofang on July 17, followed by the away FA Cup match against Shanghai Shenhua on the 21st, and the league match on the 25th

CAHN continues to bolster its squad ahead of the 2026/27 season by officially signing striker David Henen, thereby upgrading the roster for the upcoming series of competitions.