The 2026 World Cup has only just completed the first two days of the second round of group matches, yet two teams have already been confirmed as the first to exit the tournament: Haiti and Turkey.

Coach Park Hang Seo's team has just recruited Brazilian center-back Patrick Marcelino after the player parted ways with Ninh Binh.

Quang Hai could become the launching station behind the attacking trio of Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Khoa Ngo in coach Kim Sang-sik's 3-4-2-1 formation.

On the morning of June 20th, at the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City Police, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club held a wrap-up and recognition ceremony following their victory in the 2025/26 LPBank Securities National Cup.

Written by/Jin Cuo. In the match between Paraguay and Turkey, during first-half stoppage time, Paraguay's Almiron was shown a straight red card for covering his mouth during a dispute. This is the first time a player has been sent off for such behavior under the new World Cup rules.

Written by Shen Mo. Two hours before the match, US head coach Pochettino confirmed that star player Pulisic was unable to play against Australia due to injury. Nevertheless, the US team, with superior strength and home advantage, comfortably defeated a rotated Australian side 2-0, achieving back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 1930.

Vinicius Jr.'s goal allowed Brazil to overtake Germany and reclaim the top spot as the highest-scoring team in World Cup history. Before the tournament, Brazil led the all-time goal tally with 237 goals, followed by Germany with 232.

On June 20 Beijing time, the World Cup concluded four matches in the second round of Groups C and D. Hosts USA became the second team to advance after Mexico, while Haiti and Turkey were eliminated with two consecutive losses. Additionally, the fastest winning goal in World Cup history was broken twice today, and Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player in World Cup history to be sent off for covering his mouth while communicating.

In the second round of Group D, which concluded on June 20 Beijing time, the Turkish men's football team suffered a stunning 0-1 loss to Paraguay despite having an extra man for an entire half. After two straight defeats, they were eliminated from the group stage one matchday early. Turkey became the second team to be knocked out of this World Cup, following Haiti.

In the second round of Group D, concluded on June 20 Beijing time, a ten-man Paraguay side defeated Turkey 1-0 to claim their first win. In the first half, Enciso assisted Galarza for a stunning 65-second opener, Muldur hit the post with a header, and in stoppage time, Almiron was shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking. In the second half, Turkey, with a man advantage, launched fierce attacks but missed numerous chances, ultimately forced to accept defeat. After two rounds, the United States leads the group with 6 points, having secured early qualification.