In the final match of Group F at the World Cup, which concluded on June 26 Beijing time, Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden, remaining unbeaten in the group stage with one win and two draws for five points, securing second place and a spot in the knockout rounds. Japan became the first Asian team to qualify from the group stage in this World Cup. It is also the fifth time in history that Japan has reached the World Cup knockout stage, further extending its lead among Asian teams. In this edition, the Japanese men's team was placed in a "group of death."

On June 26, Beijing time, the final round of Group F at the World Cup concluded, with the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden advancing together. However, in the first knockout round, they are all set to face tough opponents.

Russian football is on the verge of marking a notable turning point on the international stage, as FIFA has confirmed that Azerbaijan will host the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in October next year.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recently collaborated with FIFA and partner AFEA to organize a seminar analyzing the amateur football environment, thereby assessing the current situation and outlining directions for developing the grassroots football ecosystem in Vietnam.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 26: Naturalized striker Tai Loc hesitates to speak Vietnamese; Thai Nguyen T&T turned the game around to win.

Winning the V-League 2025/26 championship affirms CAHN Club's domestic dominance, but the true challenge for Coach Alexandre Polking's team lies in the harsh arena of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Turkish side Trabzonspor to extend the loan of 30-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana for another season. This makes him the second player successfully offloaded in the summer window after Rasmus Højlund. Other players who left the club, such as Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia, all departed on free transfers upon the expiration of their contracts.

On June 26 Beijing time, the final round of Group E at the World Cup concluded. In one of the matches, Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1, securing their first win of the tournament while Germany suffered their first loss. The officiating by American referee Tori Penso once again stirred controversy during this match. Just two minutes in, Wirtz set up Sane to score.

On June 26, renowned journalist Romano announced with his signature "Here we go" that Manchester City have successfully signed Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliott Anderson. Elliott Anderson himself has submitted a transfer request to Nottingham Forest. After lengthy negotiations, the two clubs have reached an agreement. The 23-year-old England international becomes Manchester City's first signing of the summer. The medical will take place on Friday in the United States.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in North Africa, Morocco's shining star, defender Achraf Hakimi, has officially etched his name in history by becoming the African player with the most World Cup appearances, with 13 matches played.