In the early hours of June 23, Argentina will face Austria in Group J of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium/AT&T Stadium (USA). The winner will secure an early spot in the knockout stage. For Messi, if he can continue to score, the 38-year-old superstar will etch his name into the tournament's history.

Coach Kim Sang-sik is accelerating a revolution in personnel and tactics for the Vietnam national team, while Cristiano Ronaldo remains a hot topic at the 2026 World Cup. Spain finds new momentum through Oyarzabal, and the Premier League transfer market is buzzing with many significant moves.

VFF is pleased to announce that the Vietnam women's team maintains its top position in Southeast Asia and ranks 37th globally in the FIFA rankings for June 2026.

On June 22, Beijing time, the Thunder sent Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks. Even before the offseason began, it was clear to everyone that the Thunder needed to reduce their payroll; if they kept the current roster, they would face a massive luxury tax bill, and Wiggins became the first domino to fall in their salary-clearing efforts.

Journalist Lu Mi reports On the afternoon of June 20, in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Wuhan Three Towns fielded an all-Chinese squad against China League Two side Qingdao Red Lions. The match ended in a draw after 90 minutes, with Three Towns winning 4-3 on penalties to advance to the next round. This was Suarez's third official game in charge, and like the previous two, it ended in a draw after regular time. During this break, Suarez's focus has been on restructuring the defense.

Reporter Wang Wei reports. On June 19, a night of special significance for Robbie Nielsen, the new head coach of Shenzhen New Peng City. In the fourth round of the 2026 Chinese FA Cup "Shenzhen Derby," Nielsen, who had only taken over the team 10 days earlier, made his official coaching debut. Shenzhen New Peng City defeated their city rivals Shenzhen Youngsters 3-1, securing a derby triumph. The Scottish boss celebrated his 46th birthday that day with a victory.

Reporter Chen Yong reports that in the latest national team roster, Wei Shihao, Liu Yang, and Xie Wenneng share a common mentor, Hou Zhiqiang. Wei Shihao and Liu Yang were trained by Hou from a young age, while Xie Wenneng's professional career began at Zibo Cuju, where Hou once coached. Xie scored a crucial goal in a key match that helped the team advance to the China League One.

Journalist Lu Mi reports that in a fourth-round FA Cup match on the evening of June 19, Shaanxi Union, playing at home, held Zhejiang Green City to a 1-1 draw in regular time and then eliminated them 5-4 on penalties, causing a major upset. After this match, Shaanxi Union’s interim coach Jawad finished his temporary role, and the club officially announced that Chen Tao, who had just been dismissed by Shenzhen Peng City, would take over as head coach.

Written by Nan Nan. In Kansas City, the defending champions' first World Cup match: in the 17th minute, De Paul intercepted and played a through ball. The Argentine No. 10 advanced to the top of the arc and fired a left-footed shot into the far corner of the net. No roar, no sprint—Messi pulled up his jersey to wipe his eyes. In the 60th minute, Mac Allister's long-range effort forced a goalkeeper spill, and Messi tapped in the rebound.

Reporter Wang Wei reports: With the fragrance of zongzi in the air and drums beating for dragon boats, the dream of football on green pitches ignites the city. The seventh round of the 2026 Guangdong Provincial City Football Super League (Guangdong Super League) coincided with the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Across the province, stadiums deeply integrated the thousand-year-old dragon boat tradition, Lingnan intangible cultural heritage, and urban football competition. During the holiday, a wave of nationwide viewing enthusiasm surged, with 18,000 spectators at a single match in Zhaoqing, and attendance rates soaring across all venues.