Expected players like Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all shined brilliantly in the first matches of groups I and J of World Cup 2026, bringing resounding victories for their teams. Therefore, the second round on June 23 is even more anticipated, not only for the competition between teams but also for the next performances of these stars.

Breaking Vietnam football news for June 23: Patrik Lê Giang sends a message to Nguyễn Filip; the leading group in the V.League futsal championship stays the same

At the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, Indonesia is expected to field its strongest lineup, assembling many players currently competing in Europe.

On June 23, Beijing time, after the Argentine striker "Spider" Alvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave, the patience of the La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid ran out, and they are preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona for allegedly contacting Alvarez while he is under contract. Furthermore, Atletico Madrid told AS: "We've seen Barcelona's tactics before.

The 2025/26 season concluded with a mix of emotions for southern Vietnamese football. After years of lagging behind other regions, the south finally found joy with the promotion of Công an TP.HCM and, to some extent, Đồng Nai, but the V-League bid farewell to the traditionally rich club Becamex TP.HCM.

Over the past week, Manchester United have encountered a scenario reminiscent of last year, with Tottenham stepping into the transfer for Matheus Fernandes, evoking memories of Mbeumo. Back then, the Cameroonian winger rejected Champions League-qualified Tottenham, determined to join the Red Devils, which became the key to the deal. This time, United hope M. Fee will make the opposite choice—declaring he will only join a United side with Champions League football.

On June 23 Beijing time, a key match of Group I in the World Cup's second round kicked off, featuring France against Iraq. During the second half, because of a thunderstorm, the kickoff had to be delayed by at least one hour. As early as around the 40th minute of the first half, heavy rain began to pour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and it only grew stronger. This made it extremely difficult for players on both sides to pass the ball and greatly affected visibility.

On June 23, Beijing time, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo updated his social media, posting a back view photo of himself in the Bucks' No. 34 jersey with the caption: "God, I trusted you from the start, and I will continue to trust you to the end." Shortly after, multiple journalists reposted Giannis's post, which seemed to signal a farewell to his past. A major trade involving Giannis is expected to happen soon, and the prolonged negotiation deadlock is nearing its end.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to the Associated Press, Jason Collins will be posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY ceremony in July, recognizing his immense contributions to increasing visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in professional sports. Collins was the first openly gay player in NBA history, a pioneer on the path to diversity and inclusion in sports, and a league ambassador for equality.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Kelly Iko, after reviewing the entire Western Conference Finals and NBA Finals schedules and conducting in-depth analysis, the Rockets' management has come to a sobering realization: whether in the Western Conference or across the entire league, the Rockets still have a considerable gap to close before they can be considered among the elite teams. This understanding has fundamentally shifted the team's offseason approach—no longer insisting on "running it back with the same core," they now plan to make bold adjustments to the roster.