Vietnamese football update on June 13: Bac Ninh FC's "hero" acknowledges his luck; Le Huynh Duc takes on role as VFF lecturer.

Underestimated and facing a seasoned V-League representative burdened by history—where the last five playoffs all saw the higher-division team prevail—Bac Ninh nevertheless created a fairy tale in Ha Tinh on the evening of June 12.

Just after the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, refereeing became a hot topic of debate as three players were sent off. This led former England striker Alan Shearer to express concern that the tournament could see a series of contentious decisions in the coming days.

The cruel penalty shootout against Bac Ninh not only cost PVF-CAND a spot in the 2026/27 V.League but also marked the third time this team has failed in a decisive playoff match.

The 2026 World Cup has witnessed the birth of a new milestone in Mexican football history, as young midfielder Gilberto Mora became the youngest player ever to represent his country in a World Cup.

(Football results) - The playoff match for a V.League spot ended with contrasting emotions as Bắc Ninh defeated PVF-CAND after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, officially securing their place in Vietnam's top-tier football league.

Ninh Bình and CA TP.HCM will meet in the 2025/26 National Cup final. Ahead of kickoff, the ancient capital side is seen as the stronger team thanks to the major boost from home fans and familiar playing conditions.

Bac Ninh FC made history by overcoming PVF-CAND in the playoff for a V-League spot through a thrilling penalty shootout.

As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, millions of fans globally focus on North America. However, in a tiny village in Indonesia's West Sulawesi province, the celebration had already started several days prior.

The World Cup 2026 is intensifying with debates around Son Heung-min, good news for Argentina, concerns over Alphonso Davies, and notable developments involving Patrik Lê Giang and Real Madrid.