According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Brussels, once considered one of Europe's formidable football contenders, the Belgian national team is now confronting a troubling reality: they seem unable to escape their own shadow.

Reporter Chen Yong reports that Rongcheng is dominating the CSL, forcing other league contenders to shift their focus midway through the season. For teams penalized with point deductions, the CFA Cup has evolved from a negligible event into a coveted opportunity, even a lifeline. However, to their surprise, Rongcheng has not abandoned this competition either, making the race even more intense.

Special Correspondents: Ding Xu & Gan Lan In the fourth round of the FA Cup, two China League Two teams pulled off stunning upsets. Dalian Kewei defeated Liaoning Tieren 1-0, while Lanzhou Longyuan Athletics (hereafter "Lanzhou") edged Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 6-4 on penalties (1-1 in regular time), both advancing to the last 16.

Written by Lin Shuang. In the fourth round of the FA Cup, besides the upset winners Dalian Kewel, Lanzhou Longyuan Jingji, and Shaanxi Union, the teams Shanxi Chongde Ronghai, Hangzhou Linping Wuyue, Qingdao Red Lions, and Wuxi Wugou also drew with Chinese Super League teams in regular time. Although they were eliminated in penalty shootouts, they can be proud of their performance.

Manchester United has agreed to sell young goalkeeper Radek Vitek, with his transfer fee already determined—£10 million can secure his departure. BBC's Simon Stone stated: "I would be genuinely surprised if Vitek stays at Manchester United next season as Ramsdale's backup. I don’t think that’s something he’s willing to do. Is it more likely he’ll be loaned out again?

Coach John Herdman has stated that the immediate objective for the Indonesian national team is to focus on two major regional tournaments: the ASEAN Hyundai Cup and the FIFA ASEAN Cup.

In a key match of Group H's second round at the World Cup, which ended on June 22 Beijing time, Cape Verde, making their debut, caused another upset by drawing 2-2 with the strong South American team Uruguay. As the fourth-seeded team in the group, they remained unbeaten in their first two matches, successively holding two former World Cup champions to draws. Cape Verde also set several astonishing records.

In a key Group H match of the World Cup, which concluded on June 22 Beijing time, first-time participant Cape Verde pulled off another upset, holding South American powerhouse Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. As the fourth-seeded team in the group, they remain unbeaten after two rounds, having forced stalemates against two former World Cup champions.

Former Vietnamese women's national team center-back Bui Thanh Nhu assessed that Turkey is the most disappointing team at the 2026 World Cup, while former champions Brazil are gradually rediscovering their fluidity and coherence in play.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 22: Vietnam squad assembles; Thai Son Nam dominates in V-League futsal tournament