Hồ Tấn Tài is likely to join Ninh Bình FC, despite earlier reports suggesting he had been negotiating with Trường Tươi Đồng Nai.

Quang Hải and Duy Mạnh have the chance to make history as the first Vietnamese players to win three Southeast Asian championships.

Manchester United had hoped that Uruguayan defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte would shine at the World Cup, attracting more clubs to sign him. But that plan has collapsed: Uruguay lost 0-1 to Spain in the final group match and were eliminated. Ugarte also suffered a non-contact injury during the game, suspected to be a knee cruciate ligament issue, and had to be stretchered off, lying on the stretcher with tears streaming down his face.

On June 27, Beijing time, a crucial Group Stage match just concluded in the World Cup: African side Cape Verde faced Asian team Saudi Arabia. The two sides drew 0-0, each earning a point. With this result, Cape Verde made history, pulling off a World Cup miracle. They advanced to the knockout stage as group runners-up, edging out world champion Uruguay. In their debut appearance, they achieved the remarkable feat of earning at least one point, scoring at least one goal, and progressing to the knockout round—making them the biggest surprise of this tournament.

Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United's 21-year-old rising star, has yet to play in this World Cup, but a golden opportunity is approaching. With Elliot Anderson suffering a muscle injury and Declan Rice needing rest due to a hamstring concern, Mainoo could feature in the final group stage match against Panama—possibly even as a starter.

In one of the final matches of World Cup Group H, which concluded on June 27 Beijing time, Spain edged Uruguay 1-0. In the first half, Baena’s shot forced a “butterfingers” error from Muslera, while Ugarte was forced off injured. After the break, Valverde was surprisingly substituted early, Olmo missed a golden chance, Ferran Torres hit the post, and Canobbio was sent off in stoppage time, as Spain held on for the win.

Young defender Nguyen Nhat Minh affirms that training alongside the senior players on the Vietnam national team is a valuable opportunity to learn, accumulate experience, and strive for a spot in the ASEAN Cup 2026 squad.

Assistant coach of Bac Ninh Club Phạm Vương expressed regret that the two most attacking teams, Brazil and Japan, must face each other as early as the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.

On June 27 Beijing time, the two matches in World Cup Group I concluded. Dembélé's hat-trick powered France to a 4-1 victory over Norway. African powerhouse Senegal swept Iraq 5-0 with overwhelming momentum. This brought the group to its final outcome: France advanced as group winners with three straight wins, Norway finished second to qualify, Senegal grabbed their first win and three points to keep qualification hopes alive, while Iraq suffered the worst fate—three consecutive losses, finishing last and heading home.

Manchester United are close to finalizing the signing of Cristian Camilo Orozco from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF. The 17-year-old midfielder is set to travel to Manchester, England on Sunday for a medical and to sign a contract. United had already secured Orozco back in October last year, with a transfer fee of $1 million.