Former Vietnamese women's national team center-back Bui Thanh Nhu assessed that Turkey is the most disappointing team at the 2026 World Cup, while former champions Brazil are gradually rediscovering their fluidity and coherence in play.

Breaking Vietnamese football news for June 22: Vietnam squad assembles; Thai Son Nam dominates in V-League futsal tournament

The combination of naturalized players, overseas Vietnamese talents, and quality domestic players is expected to make the Vietnam national team more robust and ready for the journey to conquer regional heights.

On June 22, Beijing time, the game ball that witnessed one of the most iconic game-winning moments in modern New York basketball history is heading to auction. Sotheby's will open bidding on July 1 for this basketball, which was used by OG Anunoby when he completed the game-winning putback in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Congratulations, congratulations. Shams, the insider: CJ McCollum has signed a one-year, $21 million early extension with the Hawks, including a 7.5% trade bonus. A trade bonus means he receives a cash reward if traded, with the specific amount based on the contract terms. In January of this year, the Hawks sent "New York Mayor" Trae Young to the Wizards in exchange for CJ and Kispert, and no draft picks were involved in the deal.

On June 22, Beijing time, Lakers beat reporter Woike answered fans' questions online, covering topics such as Doncic’s future with the Lakers and the team’s search for a center. One fan asked: “Does the Lakers’ management take Doncic’s upcoming free agency seriously? Or do they rely on the Lakers’ prestige, making only minor tweaks each year, assuming all stars will willingly stay?”

Manchester United remain optimistic about successfully signing Matheus Fernandes and are currently negotiating the transfer fee with West Ham United. Tottenham have also contacted M. Fernandes, and José Mourinho has asked Real Madrid to keep an eye on his 21-year-old Portuguese compatriot. However, the Red Devils have made the most progress and, with Champions League qualification, are the player's preferred destination.

On June 22, Beijing time, a key Group H match of the World Cup kicked off between Cape Verde and Uruguay. In the 21st minute, Cape Verde once again made history by scoring their first World Cup goal as a nation. In the opening round, Cape Verde caused a major shock by holding strong Spain to a 0-0 draw, earning their first-ever point in World Cup history. In this match, they surprised everyone once more.

In the second round of Group G at the World Cup, which concluded on June 22 Beijing time, the Iranian men's football team surprisingly held ten-man Belgium to a 0-0 draw. In this match, the 33-year-old Iranian goalkeeper Beiranvand returned to his peak form, making seven saves to prevent Belgium from scoring and helping Iran secure a valuable point. Just three minutes into the game, Beiranvand almost suffered an injury for the second consecutive World Cup.

In the second round of Group G at the World Cup, which concluded on June 22 Beijing time, Belgium, nicknamed the "European Red Devils," surprisingly drew 0-0 with Iran, starting the tournament with two straight draws and delivering a disappointing performance. In their first match, Belgium was once breached by Egypt first. Had it not been for substitute Lukaku's rescue with an own goal, Belgium might have suffered an opening loss. In the second round against Iran, without the explosive winger Doku, Belgium played even worse.