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.

Nam Dinh Steel Xanh Club officially bids farewell to central defender Lucas Alves, concluding his successful journey marked by a series of titles at Thien Truong Stadium.

Steel Xanh Nam Dinh FC continues its squad overhaul after the 2025/26 season, which yielded unsatisfactory results.

By securing a 1-0 win against South Korea (wearing red) in the final Group A match of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico on June 25, 2026 (Vietnam time), South Africa (in yellow) earned a place in the knockout stage as group runners-up.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in the US, before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the showdown between this country’s national team and Turkey in the final round of Group D is considered one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. Many experts predict this could be a decisive battle for the top spot, directly influencing both teams’ journeys in the knockout rounds.

Brazil secured a comprehensive victory in the final match of Group C at the 2026 World Cup against Scotland. The 3-0 win allowed the Selecao to advance to the knockout stage as group leaders. Current standout player Vinicius Junior shone with a brace. Notably, star Neymar made his first appearance at the 2026 World Cup, coming off the substitutes' bench.

On the morning of June 25 (Vietnam time), as the referee blew the final whistle at the stadium in North America, thousands of fans in Switzerland finally released the tension that had weighed on them for hours. The 2-1 win over hosts Canada not only secured Switzerland's top spot in Group B with an undefeated record but also sparked lively celebrations in many cities across the country.

This summer, Manchester United are likely to need a reliable backup goalkeeper, and Scotland's World Cup international Angus Gunn has emerged as the latest target. The 30-year-old has been released by Premier League side Nottingham Forest and can join on a free transfer. Gunn was Scotland's first-choice keeper at the World Cup, starting against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil, earning praise for his performances.