According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Cairo, captain Mohamed Salah and head coach Hossam Hassan have both voiced their commitment for the Egyptian national team following a 2-1 friendly loss to Brazil – the final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup, held at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

As reported by a TTXVN correspondent in the Middle East, Jordan’s national team securing its first-ever spot in the World Cup finals might come as a surprise to many. However, for longtime football observers, this achievement is the well-earned outcome of over twenty years of sustained and strategic development.

Time magazine has unveiled its first-ever "100 Most Influential Sports Figures" list this year, with LeBron James as the cover star, hailed as the "Athlete of the Century." This honor comes not only from his four championships, all-time scoring record, and other accolades, but also from his efforts in founding a school, investing in media, and engaging in social activities, which have completely reshaped the public image and social value of modern athletes.

VPF has hired top regional FIFA referees to officiate the 2025/26 National Cup semi-finals.

U19 Vietnam officially exited the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship after a regrettable scenario, while U23 Thailand caused deep disappointment with a 2-5 loss at home to U23 UAE, Cristiano Ronaldo receives a special mission ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA faces a crisis threat at the Azteca Stadium, and Real Madrid unexpectedly initiates a major overhaul by parting ways with coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

U19 Vietnam's early exit from the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship means that overseas Vietnamese player Truong Gia Khoi will not get a chance to play in this tournament.

The 2026 AFF Cup will feature a competition among 10 national teams vying for the top spot in Southeast Asia.

The Cambodia national team continues its impressive form by defeating Hong Kong 2-0 in a friendly match, extending its winning streak and preparing to become a "dark horse" at the 2026 AFF Cup.

Japan has long been considered a model for football development that Vietnam aims to emulate. However, the recent failure of Vietnam's U19 team is the latest evidence that strategists from the Land of the Rising Sun have yet to make a significant mark in terms of results.

Journalist Wang Wei reports that on June 9, the launching ceremony for empowering the development of Guangdong Women's Football and the debut of the "Shuke Pingyun" Women's Football AI Agent was held at Guangzhou Pingyun Plaza. Officials from Guangdong provincial and municipal sports authorities, football industry experts, representatives of Guangdong Women's Football players, and technology innovation and public welfare organizations gathered at the event.