The 2026 World Cup is capturing fans' full attention, but for Vietnamese football, this summer is the decisive period. Coach Kim Sang Sik is quietly filtering the squad, creating intense competition in every position to prepare for the 2026 ASEAN Cup and the bigger goal of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 28: The Vietnam national team is left with 27 members; Ho Tan Tai has signed with Ninh Binh FC.

Manchester United and Tottenham are still locked in a fierce battle for Matheus Fernandes. According to Spanish outlet Marca's Matt Moretto, United re-contacted agent Jorge Mendes over the weekend, signaling their willingness to enhance his package to persuade him to reject Spurs and join them. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano noted: "Tottenham has been working for days to reach an agreement with the player and his agent.

On June 28 Beijing time, the final round of Group L in the World Cup concluded. The South Korean men's football team, anxiously awaiting their fate, received another piece of bad news. Among the 12 third-place teams in the groups, they have dropped to 8th place, hanging by a thread.

On June 28, Beijing time, the final round of Group L at the World Cup concluded. Title contenders England held their nerve to defeat Panama 2-0, securing top spot in the group and avoiding a potential tough matchup against Portugal in the knockout stage. In this match, 32-year-old England captain Harry Kane finally rediscovered his scoring form.

On June 28 Beijing time, league sources confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that the Magic have officially waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac. Isaac was the sixth overall pick in the 2017 first round. If the Magic had kept Isaac on the roster after Sunday local time, his guaranteed salary for the 2026-27 season would have increased from $8 million to $14.5 million.

On June 28, Beijing time, among the Lakers' multiple expiring free agents, Rui Hachimura might be the most likely to change teams next season. According to a report from renowned insider Fisher today, the Nets and Spurs are teams interested in signing Hachimura. Sources told league insiders that Brooklyn has long been seen as a strong suitor for him. Multiple sources indicate that both the Nets and Spurs are looking to bring in Hachimura.

On June 28, Beijing time, starting the day after the Finals ended, superstar center Nikola Jokic was theoretically eligible to reach a preliminary long-term contract extension with the Nuggets, but the two sides have yet to finalize anything. Renowned reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer revealed that Jokic might not sign any extension at all this offseason. It is noted that Jokic qualifies for a maximum deal worth $278 million over four years.

On June 28, Beijing time, ESPN salary cap analyst Bobby Marks cited an anonymous data department staffer's opinion that Jaylen Brown is only the seventh-best player on the team in internal rankings. The Celtics star quickly spoke out in response. Brown refused to swallow this insult. He hit back head-on.

On June 28, Beijing time, Warriors star Jimmy Butler recently stated that his "rehab training is going smoothly" and that he can resume running training in about six weeks. He also revealed plans to invite the entire team to his home in San Diego for a gathering before training camp begins. The six-time All-Star described his recovery progress as "beyond expectations," with the rehabilitation pace trending positively.