Preface: The S16 season has officially begun, and it’s safe to say that most players have been keeping an eye on the recent matches. During these days of the offseason, there have been quite a few roster changes among various teams. Many veteran professional players have gradually returned to competition, suggesting that the officials are quite anxious to revive the popularity of the entire LPL region.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced today that Tan Cheng Hoe has been named interim head coach of the Malaysian national team, succeeding Peter Cklamovski.

Foreword: The Season 16 matches have officially started, and I believe the vast majority of players are keeping an eye on the recent competitions. As MSI approaches, participating teams are in intense training. Over the past couple of days, a version change by Riot Games has sparked widespread discussion among players across the internet. Is League of Legends really going to lower its difficulty to attract newcomers?

At 4:00 AM Beijing time on June 26, the third round of Group E in the 2026 FIFA World Cup (co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico) will feature two simultaneous matches: Ecuador vs. Germany and Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast.

The two-day NBA Draft concluded on June 25. How did all 30 teams perform? ESPN provided grades and analysis. The Grizzlies' draft was deemed the best, earning the only A+ grade. The Warriors, Thunder, and Spurs also performed well, each receiving an A.

Japan and Sweden are competing for a direct spot in the knockout stage of Group F at the 2026 World Cup. Both teams have their fate in their own hands if they defeat each other in the decisive final match on June 26.

Participating in the 2026 World Cup was already an unexpected success for Cape Verde - a nation of only about 500,000 people off the coast of West Africa. But after two highly impressive matches, the team making its World Cup debut now has a chance to continue its fairy tale by securing a spot in the knockout rounds.

With four points after the first two matches, Japan holds a significant advantage in the race to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. However, the encounter with Sweden at 6:00 AM on June 26 (Vietnam time) is not solely about determining their position in Group F; it is also regarded as a vital benchmark for the "Land of the Rising Sun's" aspirations to reach new heights.

The US team is entering their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup already assured of finishing top of Group D and advancing. But instead of feeling completely relieved, Coach Mauricio Pochettino faces a tricky dilemma – choosing between maintaining momentum or rotating the squad to preserve energy for the knockout rounds.

Minh Khoa decides to stay with Becamex TP.HCM amid the turmoil, Vietnam's national team sees a strong restructuring under coach Kim Sang-sik, while Canada, South Korea, and a host of European clubs also generate notable developments from the World Cup to the transfer market.