The first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage showcased a contrasting picture among the title contenders. While France, England, Germany, and Argentina had smooth starts, the big names Spain, Portugal, and Belgium were held to draws by Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Egypt respectively.

In the second round of World Cup Group E, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, the German men's national team came from behind to defeat African powerhouse Ivory Coast 2-1, securing advancement to the knockout stage with one group match remaining. However, while Germany's return to the World Cup knockout rounds after 12 years is cause for celebration, the injury to 26-year-old defender Nico Schlotterbeck has dampened the team's joy.

The 34-year-old Casemiro has officially confirmed his next destination: he will play for Inter Miami, the reigning MLS champions, next season. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed: "Inter Miami complete signing of new midfielder Casemiro, here we go! All parties have reached a verbal agreement, and all formal steps have been resolved. Only the signing and official announcement remain."

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, the German men's national team came from behind to defeat African powerhouse Ivory Coast 2-1, securing their spot in the knockout stage one match early. The player who saved Germany in this game was not a big name like Wirtz, Musiala, or Havertz, but rather 29-year-old substitute wonder Undav. Coming on in the 60th minute, he first scored from close range after receiving an assist from Amiri eight minutes later.

In the second round of Group E at the World Cup, which concluded on June 21 Beijing time, the German men's national team overturned a deficit to beat the strong African side Ivory Coast 2-1, securing knockout-stage qualification one match early. In this match, it was not stars like Wirtz, Musiala, or Havertz who rescued Germany, but the 29-year-old substitute Undav. As Undav shines on the World Cup stage, his inspiring backstory deserves to be known by fans.

In a World Cup Group F match held on June 21 (Beijing time), the Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1. After two rounds, with one win and one draw, they have 4 points and top the group. The "Oranje" now hold a very strong position in the race for qualification.

At 4 a.m. Beijing time on June 21, 2026, Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States witnessed a dramatic top-of-the-table showdown. At BMO Field in Toronto, Germany, having fallen behind 0-1, mounted a resilient second-half fightback to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast. With this win, Germany claimed six points from two straight victories, locking in their knockout-stage qualification one match early.

The match between the Netherlands and Sweden, part of the second round of Group F in the 2026 World Cup, will take place at 0:00 on June 21 at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA.

The clash between Germany and Ivory Coast in the second round of Group E at the 2026 World Cup promises to be highly exciting. It is a showdown between a top possession-based team and a side boasting one of the most dangerous counter-attacking speeds in the tournament.

On the afternoon of June 20, at Thai Nguyen Stadium, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), in cooperation with Thai Nguyen Province, held the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Women's Football Championship – Thai Son Bac Cup.