As of June 4, Beijing time, all first-round matches of the World Women's Volleyball League concluded yesterday and early this morning. The latest standings have been updated. The Chinese women's team suffered a 0-3 heavy loss to the Czech Republic, marking a poor start and placing them 16th. Among the top teams, only China failed, while Poland and Turkey, though winning narrowly, battled through five sets to secure 3-2 victories.

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will kick off in the middle of this month, and the 48-team rosters have already been announced. To build excitement for the 2026 tournament, Transfermarkt has compiled the most expensive squad (3-5-2 formation). Interestingly, the seven attacking players all have a minimum valuation of €140 million, while a newly-minted €100 million defender holds down the defense. The most expensive 2026 World Cup XI (3-5-2) totals 14.

Serie A is what it is—coaches are mostly just swapped among the same few Italian managers. The overall style of play in Serie A is stuck in the past, very slow and sluggish. Serie A and Italian football have completely declined. It's summer again, and the top Serie A clubs are exchanging coaches once more. Lazio's new coach is Gattuso, the man who failed to lead Italy to the World Cup.

On June 4, the 2026 National Children's Football Tournament (U11 - under 11 years old) officially commenced at the Sports and Gymnastics Stadium in Dak Lak Province.

Just one year after leading Liverpool to their 20th English Premier League title, Dutch manager Arne Slot has officially left Anfield as the club seeks a strategic shift.

After being awarded the Labor Hero title of the Renewal Period, coach Mai Đức Chung made a touching decision: he used most of his personal prize money to support compatriots facing hardship in Phú Thọ.

Round 22 will bring the 2025/26 National First Division season to a close, with the spotlight on Bắc Ninh FC's final rehearsal before the promotion playoff.

Indonesian media unexpectedly taunts Vietnam national team ahead of ASEAN Championship 2026, while the World Cup and transfer market also heat up with a flurry of notable developments.

The Philippines national team had an impressive warm-up for the 2026 AFF Cup, easily defeating Guam 5-1 in a friendly match at home.

U19 Indonesia is advised to play with more composure and stability at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship.