Manchester United star Amad Diallo became the hero for Ivory Coast by scoring the only goal against Ecuador in their Group E match at the 2026 World Cup.

PVF CAND's defeat against Bac Ninh in the playoff not only relegated the team to the First Division but also served as a wake-up call for Vietnam's U23 generation. When youthful energy fails to overcome experience, coach Kim Sang Sik gains a clearer perspective on the development potential of young talents in a professional football environment.

Reporter Chen Yong reports. During the June international match window, the national team achieved one win and one draw. The match against Thailand showed a decent process, but the 0-0 result left some regrets and also prompted much reflection. However, with the World Cup approaching, the national team was quickly "forgotten." As for the World Cup, it became a carnival for Chinese businesses, media, and fans, while the Football Association, clubs, coaches, and players seemed to remain on the sidelines.

Authored by Han Bing. Following the midway point of the Chinese Super League, Transfermarkt revised player valuations. Zhejiang FC's Wang Yudong saw a €300,000 increase from last year's end, reaching €1.8 million (in euros, same below), surpassing naturalized player Serginho to become the highest-valued domestic player in China.

Japan courageously secured a point in their opening Group F match of the 2026 World Cup, after falling behind to the Netherlands twice but stubbornly fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw at Dallas Stadium.

Breaking Vietnamese football updates for June 15: VFF President at FIFA Summit; CAHN vs. Ho Chi Minh City Police in the National Super Cup match.

Football is always captivating because of its surprises, and the 2025/26 National Cup final at Ninh Binh Arena on the evening of June 14 is the most vivid proof of that.

Ederson has secured his transfer to Manchester United, with the fee ranging between £38 million and £39 million. According to Italy's *Corriere dello Sport*, following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener, he underwent a medical arranged by United on Sunday in New York.

On the morning of June 14, Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) partnered with relevant units to hold the opening ceremony of the qualifying round for the HTV Cup 2026 Youth (U13) and Children (U11) Football Tournament under the theme "Dream of the Green Pitch".

As the final whistle of the 2025/26 National Cup championship match blew at Ninh Binh Arena on the evening of June 14, the players of Ho Chi Minh City Police embraced each other in overwhelming joy. Their 2-1 victory over Ninh Binh not only secured the team's first prestigious trophy in the V-League era but also concluded an emotionally charged season.