Written by Han Bing. Swedish fans at Houston Stadium were expecting two Premier League striking superstars, Isak and Gyökeres, to shine, but the match's protagonists were the opposing Ghanaian-born attackers. Brobbey and Gakpo each scored a brace, turning the Swedish team, who had thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in the opening round, into victims of a 5-1 defeat by the "Flying Dutchmen".

The Netherlands stunned Sweden with a 5-1 victory in the second round of Group F at the 2026 World Cup finals, early on June 21, 2026 (Vietnam time). With this win, the Dutch side now holds four points and has the upper hand to advance to the knockout stage.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Berlin, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer set the record for the most World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper after playing in Germany's match against Côte d'Ivoire on June 20.

According to a reporter from the Vietnam News Agency in Berlin, the German national team considers set pieces a key factor in their World Cup campaign, especially against deep-lying, well-organized defenses like Côte d'Ivoire's.

Morocco have cemented their status among the world's elite by staying near the top of the FIFA rankings after their outstanding displays in the 2026 World Cup finals.

On June 21, Beijing time, all matches of the second round in World Cup Group E concluded. The gold medal favorite Germany relied on a super-sub's heroics to come from behind and snatch a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, while Curacao fought with all their might to keep a clean sheet, holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw. As a result, the latest group standings were released: Germany advanced with two wins and secured top spot, Ivory Coast sits second with three points, Ecuador has one point in third,

This year, as Bridges, Brunson, and Hart won the championship in the NBA Finals, their story of winning titles together in both the NCAA and the NBA has become legendary. When I looked at Villanova's 2017-18 roster, I also spotted a familiar name. Collin Gillespie, the biggest surprise for the Suns last season, joined Villanova in 2017-18 and won the championship as a freshman alongside those upperclassmen.

According to *Corriere dello Sport*, Mason Greenwood has agreed to a permanent transfer to Roma in Serie A. If the 24-year-old former Manchester United winger moves, his old club would receive a 40% share of the fee. Last season, Greenwood made 45 appearances for Marseille, scoring 26 goals and providing 11 assists, but the relationship between the player and the club has not been ideal. Marseille failed to qualify for next season's Champions League and are in internal turmoil, leading Greenwood to be determined to leave.

Manchester United are considering signing a new backup center-forward later in the summer transfer window. Simon Stone of the BBC reports that former academy graduate Danny Welbeck represents the ideal template for the kind of striker the Red Devils are looking for, though the 35-year-old Brighton forward may not necessarily be the actual signing. Stone explained: "I hear United are scouting for a suitable forward. I think they want a deputy for Sesko."

In the World Cup Group E second-round match concluded on June 21 Beijing time, World Cup debutants Curacao surprisingly held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, earning their historic first point. In this game, 47-year-old Chinese referee Ma Ning, making his debut as a World Cup main referee, delivered an impressive performance. Throughout the match, Ma Ning avoided creating many controversial decisions.