The World Cup has always been the ultimate stage for football, bringing together the latest tactical trends, modern match management standards, and global rule changes. For Vietnamese football, watching the World Cup is not only about enjoying top-level matches but also an opportunity for self-reflection.

Manchester United will definitely sign players for two positions this summer. The first is clearly the midfield, with the club already securing 39 million-pound Ederson and planning to bid for West Ham's Matheus Fernandes. In addition to the defensive midfield role, left-back is also a must-strengthen area in the summer window.

On June 16, Beijing time, a massive upset occurred in the first round of Group H at the World Cup, as Cape Verde, a debutant nation with a population of just 500,000, held the European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw, securing a historic first point in their World Cup debut. Besides the 40-year-old veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who made seven incredible saves, 33-year-old center-back Roberto Lopes also emerged as a hero for the team.

On June 16, Beijing time, the World Cup group stage continued with two matches that ended in upsets. Spain, ranked second in the world, was held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde, a small African nation. Meanwhile, Belgium, ranked ninth, was stunned with a 1-1 draw by Egypt, another African side. As a result, ten European teams have now appeared in the World Cup, but only three have secured victories. It’s fair to say this outcome is quite unexpected!

First, France vs. Senegal. The home team is ranked 3rd, with a squad full of stars and is a top contender for the title. The away team, ranked 15th, is not weak overall but still struggles against the home side. Jackson is widely considered to have poor finishing ability, while Mané, having played in Saudi Arabia for years, is an uncertainty in form. Based on warm-up matches, the home team has maintained good form, while the away team, despite decent performances, faced relatively weak opponents, making their results less convincing.

On June 15, Beijing time, well-known host Bai Yansong discussed Japan's current level on a program. He stated directly that the Japanese men's football team cannot yet be considered a truly top-tier team because they have not managed to dominate a match from start to finish. Bai Yansong explained his view: "Japan is still at the quasi-top level, not yet a real top-tier team. Why?

According to sources, Ruben Amorim is set to make a comeback after reaching an agreement to become the new head coach of AC Milan.

The Vietnam national team enters the 2026 ASEAN Cup title defense campaign with a squad featuring several notable changes, including five naturalized players: Nguyễn Xuân Son, Đỗ Hoàng Hên, Patrik Le Giang, Nguyễn Tài Lộc, and Ngô Đăng Khoa.

To thoroughly implement the city-wide special rectification work meeting on fire safety in professional markets and underground spaces, and to further strengthen the implementation of safety production responsibilities, Guangzhou Sports Lottery convened a meeting on June 8th at the "Sports Lottery Home" to report on fire safety inspections of underground retail outlets and to mobilize for corrective actions.

Manchester United has just reached a record-breaking agreement with Amazon to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary for the 2026/27 season, far exceeding the deals previously signed with Man City, Arsenal, and Tottenham.