The 2026 World Cup has only just begun, but in England, grand dreams are already stirring. In the 4-2 victory over Croatia in their Group L opener, Harry Kane not only made his mark with a brace but also reinforced the belief that the England team can end a trophy drought spanning nearly 60 years.

Gone, No. 1 Booker is gone. Next season he will switch to No. 15. He wore the No. 15 jersey during the 2024 Paris Olympics to help the US men's basketball team win gold, with the following stats: 11.7 points and 3.3 assists per game; 56.8% field goal percentage; 56.5% three-point percentage; plus-minus of +78.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has suddenly parted ways with a series of senior personnel from the national team to the U23 squad, initiating a major restructuring that has surprised fans.

The Vietnam Sports Administration is working together with various sport federations to compile a roster of priority athletes targeting the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Japan this coming September. Those coaches and athletes chosen are anticipated to benefit from a special dietary allowance as per the government's latest regulation.

After many days of competition at the Valorant 2026 London Masters, four teams from four major regions have advanced to the semifinals: EDG from the CN region, PRX from the Pacific region, LEV from the NA region, and VIT from the EMEA region. It's fair to say that this Masters is no longer dominated by a single region; the strength is evenly distributed!

Written by Han Bing. The first edition of the 48-team World Cup has concluded the 24 matches of the opening round. Traditional giants Germany, France, Argentina, and England showcased their title-contending strength in their debuts, while Spain, Brazil, Portugal, and Uruguay started slowly, leading to upsets from Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Saudi Arabia.

By Han Yixi: Under the watchful eyes of 70,839 spectators at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, England and Croatia played what might be the highest-quality match of the 2026 World Cup so far. In a thrilling back-and-forth goal fest, England emerged with a 4-2 victory, while Thomas Tuchel celebrated his first win in his debut as a national team coach at a major tournament.

By Hanbing. Ronaldo made his sixth World Cup appearance, becoming the oldest outfield starter in World Cup history at 41 years and 132 days. Unfortunately, he still has to wait for his record of scoring in six consecutive World Cups. The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar played the full 90 minutes, managing only 25 touches and three shots off target.

Colombia began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Group K.

The 1-1 draw with DR Congo on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup did more than just lose Portugal the upper hand in Group K; it also ignited intense discussions regarding captain Cristiano Ronaldo's position in Roberto Martinez's lineup.