The match between Canada and Switzerland at 2:00 AM on June 25 (Vietnam time) is not just the final group stage clash, but could also become a historic milestone for Canadian soccer. After two matches, the host nation holds a significant advantage: with just a draw, Canada will advance from the World Cup group stage for the first time and could even finish at the top of the standings.

As of June 24 Beijing time, the second round of the World Cup group stage has concluded. After two rounds, seven teams have secured their spots one round early: Mexico, the United States, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, and Colombia. All of them have won both of their group matches. Among these, Mexico, the United States, Germany, and Argentina have already locked in first place in their respective groups one round ahead, and have determined their positions in the knockout stage.

As of June 24 Beijing time, the second round of Group K in the World Cup group stage concluded. Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0, while Colombia edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0. After two rounds, Colombia leads with 6 points, Portugal sits second with 4 points (one win, one draw), Congo has 1 point (one draw, one loss), and Uzbekistan is at the bottom with 0 points after two losses. After two rounds, Colombia has secured early qualification.

By Shen Mo. "I'm Back!" On June 23, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, a brace-scoring Cristiano Ronaldo twice roared out the long-suppressed cry—this moment will surely be recorded as an iconic scene of this World Cup in FIFA's official documentary and remembered by the world. Goals are the best response to criticism, "It's always been like this, for 23 years." Ronaldo remains tough.

Coach Kim Sang Sik demonstrates that a captain does not necessarily have to always be a starter, and Do Duy Manh is the clearest proof of that notion.

Vietnam's opponent, Cambodia, will undergo training in Japan to thoroughly prepare for the 2026 AFF Cup.

Joining the Vietnam national team for the first time, Le Giang Patrik was emotional after waiting over three years and pledged his full commitment.

Vietnam's national team is entering a crucial preparation phase for the ASEAN Championship 2026, but the lack of quality friendly opponents is becoming a tough puzzle that coach Kim Sang-sik must solve before the campaign to retain the Southeast Asian crown.

Coach Anthony Hudson plans to rely on young players as the core of Thailand's campaign for the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup.

Manchester United, who were rumored to make big moves in the summer transfer window, have been stuck on their second deal—Matheus Fernandes—for some time, with no short-term solution in sight. British media reports that the club's hopes of signing a left-back also face challenges, especially regarding Newcastle United's Lewis Hall, who has been the subject of the most speculation and now seems unlikely to join. After Tyrell Malacia left, Manchester United's first-team squad currently has only Luke Shaw as a dedicated left-back.