Strong candidates enjoyed favorable starts in the 2026 National U21 Qualifiers, quickly gaining an advantage in the race for advancement tickets.

After their top summer target, Elliott Anderson, chose to join Manchester City for £116 million, United suffered another blow as Mateus Fernandes, whom they had long pursued, opted for Tottenham Hotspur at £85 million. Now, United have set their sights on Bournemouth's Alex Scott.

Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the 2026 World Cup, a café owned by Vietnamese in Canada has become a special meeting place for the overseas Vietnamese community. Born from a love of football, this coffee space is gradually expanding into a cultural exchange hub, connecting the community and spreading the spirit of integration among Vietnamese in Canada.

Goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên asserts that he feels no pressure competing for a spot with Đặng Văn Lâm and Patrik Lê Giang, while also sharing about the preparation process of the Vietnam national team ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Manchester United's prodigy Marcus Rashford is still playing in the World Cup, but the club held positive talks with his brother and agent team this week, potentially paving the way for a reunion next season. The 28-year-old England winger could don the Red Devils' jersey again, wearing the same No. 14 shirt he had at Barcelona. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: "Manchester United have directly contacted Rashford's camp, and the discussions were friendly.

Hot Vietnamese football news today, July 1: Vietnam national team adjusts training schedule; Hong Linh Ha Tinh parts ways with 11 players.

FIFA has released the final attendance numbers after the 2026 World Cup group stage: 4,644,549 spectators entered the stadiums, filling 99.7% of seats, averaging 64,508 per game. An extra 5.5 million people flocked to FIFA Fan Festivals across the three host nations.

For football fans, there is a simple truth: not everyone can win, but every team can create moments. And it is those moments that are truly valuable, the ones that make people willing to pay "irrational" sums or give their whole hearts to a team, regardless of results.

The first knockout round of the 2026 World Cup on the night of June 30 witnessed two shocking upsets as European football giants Germany and the Netherlands officially exited the tournament after a penalty shootout full of luck. On the flip side, Brazil reaffirmed their class and composure as a top contender for the title.

The transfer saga has come to an end! Manchester United ended up as the losers in the "love triangle" involving Matheus Fernandes, as Tottenham spent a whopping 85 million pounds to bring him in from West Ham United. A medical has already been arranged, and M. Fernandes will become the club's fifth signing of the summer window. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Tottenham made the highest offer, with a fixed transfer fee of 85 million pounds, meeting West Ham's demands.