After years of investing in soccer, the United States enters the 2026 World Cup at home with greater expectations than ever. Under the guidance of coach Mauricio Pochettino and a talented generation led by Christian Pulisic, the US team aims to establish a new position on the world soccer map.

Written by Han Bing. On the morning of June 12th Beijing time, in the first round of Group A of the World Cup, South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, securing their first victory of the tournament. At the 69th minute, head coach Hong Myung-bo substituted the underperforming Son Heung-min with Oh Hyeon-gyu, and the South Korean attack immediately gained momentum, leading to the winning goal. This substitution was hailed by Korean media and fans as a "stroke of genius."

Bau Duc has committed to being the main sponsor of Champasak HAGL Avenir FC for three years, aiming to help the team compete for the Lao League championship.

The South Korean national team got off to a favorable start at the 2026 World Cup by coming from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group A opener.

"I was young back then and didn't realize how hard it would be to return to this stage. It's great to be back, but it took a tremendous amount of effort." After the Eastern Conference Finals, OG Anunoby, returning to the Finals after a seven-year gap, spoke these words. It was a rare moment of vulnerability for OG, as he finally understood how high the bar is and how much work is needed to get back.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium surprised everyone by lasting only about 16 minutes, making it one of the shortest opening programs in the history of the world's biggest football festival.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Tokyo, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced on June 11 that Japan national team captain Wataru Endo had to pull out of the World Cup squad due to a foot injury.

On the morning of June 12, 2026 (Vietnam time), the South Korean team kicked off their Group A campaign in the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the most special edition in history, as it will be held for the first time across three countries—the USA, Canada, and Mexico—with 48 teams and 104 matches. However, its biggest draw comes not only from the new format but also from the powerful resurgence of African football.

James's future remains the biggest mystery of this offseason. There has been extensive discussion about whether he will play his 24th season and, if he returns as an unrestricted free agent, which team he will join. One team that has long been linked to James is the Golden State Warriors, with many envisioning the ultimate partnership between James and Curry.