The 2025 League of Legends Esports World Cup is almost over, with just two BO5 series remaining. On the previous match day, the top contenders T1 and GEN both suffered shocking upsets, losing to weaker teams and being eliminated in the EWC semifinals. When T1 faced KC, the two teams battled through three intense games. In the first game, T1 came out with full momentum, dominating all three lanes and taking the first win. Doran's performance on Jayce was flawless and truly eye-catching.

Hello to all LPL viewers and League of Legends summoners, this is the World Game Hub. Yesterday, the EWC World Cup entered the semifinal stage with two BO3 matches, resulting in two major surprises. The underdogs KC and DK ultimately faced each other in the finals, crafting the most bizarre storyline of this tournament. Since then, all eight major teams from the MSI main event have been knocked out, and the World Cup has gone completely wild.

Manchester United is negotiating with Tottenham to sign 18-year-old prospect Tynan Torres Thompson. Since the English youngster has already signed a professional contract in May 2025, the talks require a transfer fee negotiation rather than just paying training compensation, which is indeed quite "too difficult"!

The 2026 World Cup final is no longer a rematch between France and Argentina as it was four years ago. Lionel Messi and his teammates now face a Spanish team that has been in exceptional form after crushing the "Gaulois Roosters" in the semifinals.

The Vietnamese national team had a beneficial training session against Myanmar in a crucial "dress rehearsal" friendly. Held at Thai Nguyen Provincial Stadium, the match not only gave head coach Kim Sang Sik a chance to review his squad but also served as an encouraging debut for a team undergoing a strong transition.

After a successful 2025/26 season that saw them win the National Cup and finish fifth in the V-League, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club chose not to play it safe. The team bid farewell to nearly all of its old core framework to embark on the most drastic overhaul since returning to professional football.

The England national team defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place match to finish third, their best result since winning the title at home in 1966. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was not included in the matchday squad, with the official explanation being a pre-match injury. However, the FA did not disclose the specific nature of the injury, sparking speculation about a "deliberate boycott."

In the World Cup third-place match held on July 19 Beijing time, England beat France 6-4 to secure their first bronze medal, marking their best World Cup result in nearly 60 years. In this game, 24-year-old England winger Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick. During the first half, Saka found the net in the 37th minute and the first minute of stoppage time, briefly extending England's lead to 4-0.

In the World Cup third-place match that ended on July 19 Beijing time, England defeated France 6-4 to claim third place for the first time, achieving their best World Cup result in nearly 60 years. In this match, 32-year-old England captain Harry Kane did not take the field, regrettably missing his chance to compete for the Golden Boot. It might have been due to the heavy toll of the semi-final, or perhaps to give England's substitutes some playing time.

In the World Cup third-place match that concluded on July 19 Beijing time, France lost 4-6 to England, finishing in fourth place. French coach Didier Deschamps was unable to end his 14-year tenure with the national team on a winning note. After the match, the 57-year-old manager became emotional during an interview, with tears in his eyes. Reflecting on the 4-6 defeat, Deschamps said: "We played a terrible first half.