Not only one of the top scorers in the 2026 World Cup, Erling Haaland has also unexpectedly become a social media phenomenon. His goals, humorous expressions, and down-to-earth personality have helped the Norwegian striker win over millions of fans, including those who don't usually follow football.

The Quang Tri Provincial Police have just dismantled an interprovincial football betting ring operating during the 2026 World Cup, with transactions totaling up to 400 billion VND, and detained 11 related suspects.

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway is seen as the most anticipated match of the round, as two of the world's best strikers, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, will directly face off.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has revealed the list of 26 players called up to the national team in preparation for the 2026 AFF Hyundai Cup campaign. The Malaysian squad will begin gathering on July 15 under the guidance of interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe.

On July 11 Beijing time, the Women's Volleyball Nations League continued with rounds ten and eleven. In the matches concluded yesterday, leader USA fought a grueling five-set battle to edge out Turkey 3-2; Brazil powered past Poland 3-1; defending champion Italy, in a European derby, swept Belgium 3-0; and Netherlands blanked Germany 3-0. Consequently, the updated standings show the top three as USA, Brazil

Written by Han Bing. This World Cup has been called the "final curtain for the gods" of world football, marking the farewell of superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Modrić, Neuer, and Salah. But for Belgium's "Red Devils," it signifies the end of a "Golden Era." French coach Rudi Garcia successfully reshaped a transitioning Belgian squad into a top-tier team.

Colombia's journey at the 2026 World Cup ended in regret after a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the round of 16. However, the sadness of elimination quickly turned into a real-life nightmare when midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family received repeated death threats, all because of a single missed scoring opportunity.

Written by Han Bing. At the 87th minute and 27th second, when Merino capitalized on a fumble by Belgian substitute goalkeeper Lammens to score the winner, all of Spain erupted into a frenzy reminiscent of a bullring. Just like the "Viking rowing" celebration for Norway, Merino's lap around the corner flag became an iconic image for Spain and this World Cup.

Dinh Bac creates a headache for coach Kim Sang-sik, Cong Phuong returns to V-League, Indonesia coach praises Vietnam team along with notable transfer market developments.

The return of Nguyen Cong Phuong in the colors of Dong Nai is expected to boost the appeal of the 2026/2027 V-League and help the newly-promoted team realize its grand ambitions.