A heartfelt reflection, written four hours before the World Cup begins. Every four years, the World Cup sweeps across the entire internet right on schedule. Trending hashtags flood the screen, social media feeds buzz, bars and barbecue stalls are brightly lit (though the time zone for the US, Canada, and Mexico is indeed quite unfriendly), and passersby casually discuss upsets and last-minute winners—as if, in an instant, we've all become die-hard fans. Of course, some people treat the World Cup as a "startup venture," so Brother Di advises everyone to stay rational...

The LCK second-split MSI qualifiers—the winners' bracket final—is about to commence. This BO5 between T1 and HLE will decide which team claims the LCK's first spot at the Mid-Season Invitational. The two sides are so evenly matched that either winning would come as no surprise. However, it's uncertain how T1 will perform after their break; Doran has been consistently underperforming in the latter half of the split, and if he hasn't found his form, he might become a liability.

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa drew attention due to controversial decisions by the refereeing team. Over the course of 90 minutes, referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio showed three red cards—two to South Africa and one to Mexico.

Update on direct links to watch 2026 World Cup football on VTV today, June 12, and early morning of June 13.

While the June 15 deadline has yet to pass, Barcelona has clearly stated they will not exercise the €30 million (€26 million) purchase option for Rashford, meaning he will revert to being a Manchester United player. Barcelona still wants to bring in the forward, but only if United compromises by agreeing to a one-year loan extension followed by a buy option.

The 2026 World Cup has officially begun. This is a chance for the host teams USA and Canada to showcase their strength and thorough preparation for the biggest football festival on the planet.

Park Ji Sung, a South Korean football legend and JTBC commentator, arrived at the venue for the first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the North, Central America and Caribbean zone for the South Korean national team, and expressed strong confidence in Hong Myung Bo's squad.

A total of 11 goals were scored in the two National Cup semi-finals. This "downpour" of goals gave spectators a feast at the Thien Truong and Ninh Binh stadiums.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem has achieved what few anticipated, transforming Ninh Binh from an ambitious but inconsistent squad into the top contender for the 2025/26 National Cup title.

The two National Cup semi-finals played on the evening of June 11 saw Ninh Binh defeat The Cong Viettel 4-1 at home, while Cong An TPHCM beat Thep Xanh Nam Dinh 4-2 away.