As the defending champions heading into the World Cup, Argentina has fielded been frequently asked during their preparation about how they would handle the pressure of defending the title. In the pre-match press conference, Scaloni responded to this question: "The key word is calm. We are full of confidence." From the coaches to the players, everyone in the Argentina team knows that Messi is the greatest source of that confidence.

Thai media reports that Coach Park Hang Seo wants to bring striker Nguyen Xuan Son (Rafaelson) to play for Kanchanaburi Power FC.

Doan Van Hau has been named in the Vietnam national team squad preparing for the 2026 ASEAN Cup, stirring mixed emotions among fans. However, unlike previous years when Van Hau was almost the top choice, this gathering sees the CAHN defender entering a fierce competition for his position.

Written by Han Bing. In the first half, France managed only one shot on goal, which was off target—the lowest number for a French team in a World Cup group stage group match in 60 years, according to Opta data dating back to 1966. In the second half, after tactical adjustments by Deschamps, Mbappé stepped up. His brace helped France defeat Senegal 3-1, and he surpassed Giroud to become France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals.

Portugal will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign in Group K against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the early hours of June 18. The opening match for Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates has drawn significant attention from fans.

Vietnam's team impresses with an outstanding average height advantages in many positions, creating a significant edge before the 2026 AFF Cup.

Minister of Youth and Sports of Sports Indonesia, also PSSI Chairman Erick Thohrick Thohir, revealed the major objectives of the Indonesian national team during a working meeting with the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI). The main subject of the meeting was the naturalization process for two foreign-born players.{[:1}.

At 1:00 AM Beijing time on June 18, in the first round of Group K of the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup, European powerhouse Portugal will face African side DR Congo in a highly anticipated match. Portugal vs DR Congo match highlights: First: Team overview! Portugal is ranked 5th in world rankings, total squad value €1.01 billion, average age 27.

On June 16, 2026, the Norwegian national team beat Iraq with a score of 4-1 in their Group I opener at Boston Stadium (USA).

The 2026 World Cup has only been underway for four days, but the race for the top scorer title has already quietly begun. While the championship trophy is the ultimate goal for all 48 participating teams, the Golden Boot award for the player who scores the most goals is also a highly anticipated competition.