In a crucial World Cup Round of 32 match that ended on July 4 Beijing time, Egypt eliminated Australia via a penalty shootout to reach the last 16. [Watch the World Cup on Migu Video.] In the first half, Volpato hit the post with a long-range shot, and Hafez assisted Ashour to break the deadlock. In the second half, Hani's own goal helped Australia equalize. Extra time saw no goals.

In a key World Cup round-of-16 match that concluded on July 4th Beijing time, Australia lost to Egypt 3-5 on penalties after a tense shootout, failing to advance to the last 16. With the "Socceroos" eliminated, all nine AFC teams participating in this World Cup have been knocked out. [Watch the World Cup on Migu Video] Due to the tournament's expansion, a record nine AFC teams competed this year.

In a World Cup round of 16 match that concluded on July 4, Beijing time, Australia was eliminated from the round of 16 after a tense penalty shootout, losing 3-5 on aggregate to Egypt. Notably, Australian coach Popovic made a bold substitution in the final moments of extra time.

At age 39, the Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is not only transforming the face of American soccer but also writing new chapters in World Cup 2026.

The English Football Association has already reached a decision on the future of Thomas Tuchel, even if England is knocked out by Mexico in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

On the evening of July 3, at Lach Tray Stadium (Hai Phong City), the Thieu Nien Tien Phong and Nhi Dong Newspaper, in coordination with the Vietnam Football Federation and the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held the opening ceremony of the National U13 Youth Football Championship – Yamaha Cup 2026 Finals.

The Vietnam national team stepped into their first training session in South Korea with high spirits, officially kicking off a crucial phase in their preparation plan for the ASEAN Cup 2026.

On July 3rd Beijing time, the first stage of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers continued. The match between the Chinese men's basketball team and the Japanese men's basketball team has just concluded. After four quarters of play, China trailed throughout and suffered a heartbreaking 73-92 defeat, losing by a whopping 19 points. This loss has certainly put our qualification hopes in a difficult position. At the same time, it gave rise to three incredible phenomena and two indisputable facts!

Lionel Messi is now 39 years old. Standing at just 1.70m, he is shorter than most defenders he faces. Even at the peak of his career, Messi was never the type of player who relied on explosive speed or physical strength. At this age, he is naturally not as fast as he used to be.

The Australian national team will face Egypt in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. As the only remaining Asian representative in this World Cup finals, they are expected to spring a surprise.