On June 21, Beijing time, all matches of the second round in World Cup Group E concluded. The gold medal favorite Germany relied on a super-sub's heroics to come from behind and snatch a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, while Curacao fought with all their might to keep a clean sheet, holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw. As a result, the latest group standings were released: Germany advanced with two wins and secured top spot, Ivory Coast sits second with three points, Ecuador has one point in third,

According to *Corriere dello Sport*, Mason Greenwood has agreed to a permanent transfer to Roma in Serie A. If the 24-year-old former Manchester United winger moves, his old club would receive a 40% share of the fee. Last season, Greenwood made 45 appearances for Marseille, scoring 26 goals and providing 11 assists, but the relationship between the player and the club has not been ideal. Marseille failed to qualify for next season's Champions League and are in internal turmoil, leading Greenwood to be determined to leave.

Manchester United are considering signing a new backup center-forward later in the summer transfer window. Simon Stone of the BBC reports that former academy graduate Danny Welbeck represents the ideal template for the kind of striker the Red Devils are looking for, though the 35-year-old Brighton forward may not necessarily be the actual signing. Stone explained: "I hear United are scouting for a suitable forward. I think they want a deputy for Sesko."

In the World Cup Group E second-round match concluded on June 21 Beijing time, World Cup debutants Curacao surprisingly held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, earning their historic first point. In this game, 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning, making his debut as a World Cup main referee, delivered an impressive performance. Throughout the match, Ma Ning avoided creating many controversial decisions.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Brazilian midfielder Ederson has indeed completed the first part of his medical at Manchester United. His transfer is essentially finalized, and the €45 million deal will be announced on a suitable date. Romano explained: "Ederson from Atalanta has passed his preliminary medical with Manchester United. This €45 million transfer has been agreed upon and is expected to be officially announced at the appropriate time.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, first-time participant Curaçao stunned South American powerhouse Ecuador with a 0-0 draw, earning their first ever World Cup point. The hero of the match was 37-year-old Curaçao goalkeeper Room, who made an incredible 15 saves to secure the result.

In the World Cup Group E second-round match that concluded on June 21 Beijing time, Ecuador drew 0-0 with Curacao, with each side earning a point. However, compared to the scoreline, Chinese fans were undoubtedly more focused on the performance of 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning in his World Cup "head referee" debut. In this game, Ma Ning officiated his first World Cup match as the main referee, becoming only the second Chinese referee to take on the role in a World Cup.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, debutant Curacao stunned Ecuador with a 0-0 draw, securing their first-ever point and making history. Before the tournament, Curacao was not expected to cause any upsets, as they are the least populous and smallest participating nation among the 48 teams in this World Cup.

Cape Verde's shocking 0-0 draw against former world champion Spain—the biggest upset of the opening round—has thrown Group B into complete uncertainty. According to Bùi Thị Như, a former centre-back for Vietnam's women's team and Phong Phú Hà Nam FC, the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup is the perfect launchpad for modern fairy tales.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Berlin, striker Deniz Undav came off the bench and netted a double, helping Germany come from behind to beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 in Group E of the World Cup, which took place in the early hours of June 21 German time.