Written by Han Bing. With 48 teams, 1,247 players, 16 host cities, an unprecedented 39-day schedule, and 104 matches, the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada is the largest in history in terms of participating teams. Because the number of teams has increased by 50%, the tournament features many new faces.

(Live football) - Timor Leste holds a significant advantage after a 3-0 win in the first leg and is considered superior to Brunei in squad quality, playing style, and attacking efficiency ahead of the rematch.

Malaysian media has revealed a notable personnel plan for the AFF Cup 2026. The decision by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) not only surprises the region but could also provide a major advantage for the Vietnam national team.

Lamine Yamal revealed that he once believed he would win the Ballon d'Or, but losing to Ousmane Dembele became a turning point that helped the young star mature and improve himself.

Real Madrid is widely regarded as the world's top club, but after signing the world's best striker Mbappé on a free transfer, it seems not to be a case of 1+1>2. Instead, the combination of the world's top club and the world's best striker has left the team trophyless for two consecutive seasons. Real Madrid has entered a rebuilding phase, and this summer's transfer window is expected to see significant recruitment efforts.

Stop saying Knicks fans are all talk... In Game 3 of the Finals, the Knicks narrowly lost at home to the Spurs, still leading 2-1. After the game, fans from both teams engaged in a massive brawl. Spurs fans showed off their "Shaolin Kung Fu" skills, but eventually were overwhelmed by sheer numbers—brave as they were, they gradually lost ground.

Not as eye-catching as his teammates, but Mikel Oyarzabal—who just scored against Peru (3-1)—is the quiet star keeping the rhythm for Spain's 2026 World Cup dream.

Foreword: The S16 season has officially begun, and I believe most players are closely following the recent matches. The playoffs are fiercely contested. Only three teams remain to compete for the final championship: TES, who have already advanced to the finals, and WE and BLG in the losers' bracket.

On June 9th at 19:35 Beijing time, the national football team's international friendly match kicked off at Jinhua Sports Center Stadium in a second-tier city. The opponent this time is Thailand, a familiar rival from the 36-team qualifier. Multiple domestic media outlets will broadcast the match, including CCTV5 and Migu Video. China vs Thailand: International ranking - only two places apart, 92nd vs 94th. Total team value: 14.33 million euros vs 6.43 million euros.

The tattoos of World Cup 2026 stars reveal stories of love, family, career, and religious faith behind the spotlight of the pitch.