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.

In a pivotal match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 (co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico), Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in 28 years. This victory belonged not only to the entire team but also to the "Monster" Erling Haaland, who stepped up when it mattered most.

At 5:00 AM Beijing time on July 1, the sixth match of the World Cup round of 16 kicks off. The heavily favored French men's national team takes on Sweden at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in New York. The starting lineups for both sides have also been announced.

Phong Phu Ha Nam achieved a vital victory over Than KSVN in round 3 of the 2026 Women's National Football Championship – Thai Son Bac Cup.

The defeat to Paraguay in the round of 16 not only ended Germany's journey at the 2026 World Cup but also sparked a wave of fierce criticism aimed at coach Julian Nagelsmann and the players, as the "Panzer" continued to disappoint on the major stage.

According to a Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN) correspondent in Algiers, Algerian football legend Rabah Madjer has assessed that the Swiss national team could be a more difficult opponent for Algeria than Spain. This evaluation somewhat contradicts the common belief held by many, just days before the Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup between Algeria and Switzerland, scheduled for July 3 in Vancouver.

The V-League transfer market is buzzing with numerous notable deals, while the 2026 World Cup continues to heat up with emotional stories, controversies, and major European football transfer developments.

The Philippines U23 men's football team has officially secured a spot in the men's football event of the 2026 Asian Games, marking their return to this competition after 52 years.