The 2026 AFF Cup will feature a competition among 10 national teams vying for the top spot in Southeast Asia.

The Cambodia national team continues its impressive form by defeating Hong Kong 2-0 in a friendly match, extending its winning streak and preparing to become a "dark horse" at the 2026 AFF Cup.

Japan has long been considered a model for football development that Vietnam aims to emulate. However, the recent failure of Vietnam's U19 team is the latest evidence that strategists from the Land of the Rising Sun have yet to make a significant mark in terms of results.

Journalist Wang Wei reports that on June 9, the launching ceremony for empowering the development of Guangdong Women's Football and the debut of the "Shuke Pingyun" Women's Football AI Agent was held at Guangzhou Pingyun Plaza. Officials from Guangdong provincial and municipal sports authorities, football industry experts, representatives of Guangdong Women's Football players, and technology innovation and public welfare organizations gathered at the event.

Reporter Chen Yong reports that on the evening of June 9, the Chinese men's national team drew 0-0 with Thailand in Jinhua, with 27,005 fans in attendance. Throughout the match, they took 24 shots but failed to find the net. Shao Jiayi's home debut as head coach of the new national team regrettably ended in a stalemate.

Journalist Lu Mi reports: On June 9, the U23 men's football team, preparing for the Hangzhou Asian Games, faced Tajikistan in a second match and won decisively 3-0 with smooth attacking play. Compared to the narrow 1-0 last-minute victory in the first game, this match was a resounding triumph, and most players got playing time, serving as valuable practice for the Asian Games.

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.

After Game 3 of the Finals, the most replayed play was Wembanyama shoving Jalen Brunson to the ground by pressing on the back of his head. The referees made no call on this play during the game, sparking widespread discussion afterward. The league later acknowledged it was a missed call and reviewed the play to determine whether it could be classified as a flagrant foul that could be escalated.

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.