Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem has achieved what few anticipated, transforming Ninh Binh from an ambitious but inconsistent squad into the top contender for the 2025/26 National Cup title.

The two National Cup semi-finals played on the evening of June 11 saw Ninh Binh defeat The Cong Viettel 4-1 at home, while Cong An TPHCM beat Thep Xanh Nam Dinh 4-2 away.

According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) team in Mexico, ahead of the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony and the inaugural match between host nation Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, a festive atmosphere has enveloped the entire capital city. From the avenues leading to the legendary stadium to the historic Zócalo square, tens of thousands of fans from all over the world have gathered, turning the metropolis of over 22 million residents into the focal point of the planet's greatest football celebration.

According to the Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN) correspondent team in Mexico, on June 11 (early morning June 12 Hanoi time), the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City delivered a performance rich in cultural identity to billions of global viewers, marking the start of the largest World Cup in football history.

Speaking ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos stated that the team is fully prepared and highly motivated for the major test against Mexico, co-hosts of the tournament.

Mexico kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in a Group A match. The hosts applied early pressure and had a chance to open the scoring in the 5th minute, when Raul Jimenez fired a shot after a cross from Reyes, only to be denied by goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

Real Madrid has officially ushered in a highly anticipated new chapter on the coaching bench by appointing Jose Mourinho as first-team head coach for the next three seasons, extending until June 30, 2029.

Real Madrid has officially confirmed the appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach of the first team, marking the surprising comeback of the Portuguese manager 13 years after his departure from the Santiago Bernabeu.

Vietnamese-origin goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang revealed that he has officially received approval from FIFA to play for the Vietnam national team after completing all procedures for changing his sports nationality.

The play-off match at Hà Tĩnh Stadium at 6:00 PM on June 12 is a decisive showdown for the future of both teams. PVF CAND must fight to retain their V-League spot, while Bắc Ninh has the chance to write a new chapter for football in the Kinh Bắc region.