On the afternoon of June 2, Thailand's U19 team made a dream start in Group B of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship, easily defeating Brunei U19 with a 9-0 scoreline. This result temporarily placed the "Land of Gold" team at the top of the group thanks to their superior goal difference.

Liverpool is set to enter a new era on the coaching bench after securing an agreement with manager Andoni Iraola.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Washington, with only days left until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, the United States is rushing to complete final preparations to welcome the planet's biggest sporting event. Among the 11 host cities in the US, the East Coast stands out with five modern stadiums that will host many key matches, including the 2026 World Cup final.

The Czech Republic national team has arrived in the United States, officially launching their 2026 World Cup campaign after two decades away from the world's biggest football stage. The squad, known as "Narodak," reached New York City after an overnight flight from Prague. Immediately after landing, the team continued their journey to New Jersey to begin their final training phase ahead of the tournament.

According to a TTXVN correspondent in Ottawa, as Canada works to attract more foreign investment and tourism while strengthening its international standing as a middle power—including deepening transatlantic ties with football-crazed Europe—the 2026 World Cup is expected to deliver unprecedented soft power value, potentially even exceeding that of the Olympics.

The 2026 World Cup will kick off in North America from June 11. Fans will witness stunning goals and epic battles as teams compete for the world title. However, off the pitch, there is another equally anticipated sight: Japanese fans cleaning the stands after matches.

Beyond their studies, a shared love for the ball and the pitch has brought together children from the Vietnamese community in Russia and their local peers. On International Children's Day (June 1), the Union of Vietnamese Organizations in Russia organized a friendly football tournament, allowing the kids to fully pursue their passion and strengthen their bonds with one another.

Thanh Hóa FC survived relegation in V-League 2025/26 but immediately faces major upheaval as many key players leave and there is a risk of financial crisis, with a FIFA transfer ban.

The future of Nguyen Filip, Indonesia U19's calculations ahead of the big clash with Vietnam U19, Emiliano Martinez's worrying injury, MU's major squad overhaul plan, and a series of hot developments before the 2026 World Cup are becoming the focus of attention for football fans at home and abroad.

Few people are aware that in 2005, Messi was included in the Barcelona B squad scheduled to visit Vietnam, but he eventually skipped the My Dinh Stadium match to help Argentina's U20 team win the U20 World Cup.