The Vietnam women's national team continues to hold the leading position in Southeast Asia and is ranked 37th in the world on the FIFA rankings for June 2026. Meanwhile, Thailand moved up one place, while Cambodia impressed with a rise of four spots.

The defending champions Argentina have received major good news before their World Cup 2026 opener, as key pillars including Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, and Julian Alvarez are all fit to face Algeria on June 17.

Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise is being hailed as the potential game-changer who could propel the French national team to glory in the prestigious World Cup 2026, set to be hosted in the United States.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Brussels, the 1-1 draw against Egypt in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup not only disappointed fans but also sparked a wave of strong criticism from Belgian media.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in the United States, the US national team is enjoying top-tier training conditions in Southern California, the outcome of a meticulous three-year search and preparation process.

The Zhejiang U13 team won the runner-up in the 2025 China Youth League. Written by Zuo Rui. Zhejiang Professional Football Club, with deep roots in youth development and fruitful results, is driving a far-reaching and future-oriented youth training transformation. On one hand, the Sino-Japanese cooperative youth training system is continuously advancing and also requires iterative upgrades; on the other hand, the new layout of Chinese football youth training calls for the club to actively integrate, take responsibility, and collaborate.

Written by Zuo Rui. Tomoyoshi Ikeya, Feng Yang, and Wu Haoyi—these names are far less known than the first-team players at Zhejiang Professional Football Club, but as the club's foundation, their dedication is indispensable. Coming from different countries and born in different eras, these youth development cultivators interpret the club's commitment and legacy in youth training from various perspectives.

Thai media has taken special interest in the list of 28 players of the Vietnam national team, especially the naturalized stars ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup.

Reflecting on the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup, expert Doan Minh Xuong remarked: "It truly is a lively start. After the first 12 games across the groups, 38 goals have been scored. This is a relatively high rate compared to previous World Cups, as the first round of group stage matches is always tough for all teams due to caution and lack of full match rhythm."

With just one more championship, Vietnam's national team will equal Singapore's record of four Southeast Asian titles. After their victories in 2008, 2018, and 2024, Coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad now face a historic chance to further cement their regional dominance at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.