The Ho Chi Minh City Television Station (HTV) and several city departments launched the qualifying rounds of the 2026 HTV Cup Youth Football Tournament – “Dream Pitch” on June 14th. The tournament is a collaboration between HTV, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Education and Training, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union, and the Ho Chi Minh City Football Federation (HFF). The event aims to foster young football talent within the city. The opening ceremony marked the beginning of the qualifying phase for the competition. The tournament is titled “Dream Pitch” to emphasize its focus on inspiring young players. Further details regarding participating teams and the tournament schedule were not immediately available. The event signifies a continued investment in youth sports development in Ho Chi Minh City.