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.

Manchester United are targeting Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, and believe that his omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad may have caused a rift with his current club. If so, this could help the Red Devils secure the 21-year-old English defender.

Coach Chakraphan Panpi praised his players' fighting spirit after Thailand U19 defeated Cambodia 4-0 to secure a spot in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship final.

Despite being considered a top-tier football nation in the region, Thailand has gone eight consecutive years without winning a title in Southeast Asian youth competitions, and now has a chance to end this drought at the 2026 U19 Southeast Asian Championship.

Coach Nova Arianto pointed out a loss of concentration at a crucial moment as the reason U19 Indonesia was eliminated from the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.

Overseas Vietnamese goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang has revealed that FIFA has approved his eligibility to play for the Vietnam national team, thus making him ready to fulfill his dream of contributing to the country's football.

According to David Ornstein, a highly respected transfer expert from The Athletic, Manchester United will be the busiest Premier League club in the upcoming summer window, bar none. "United need to be active in the transfer market because they've gone from no European football straight to the Champions League, so their squad depth is insufficient. Therefore, I expect a lot of transfer activity at Old Trafford."

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa drew attention due to controversial decisions by the refereeing team. Over the course of 90 minutes, referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio showed three red cards—two to South Africa and one to Mexico.