Canada reached the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time despite a 1-2 defeat to Switzerland, as the second round of group fixtures at World Cup 2026 also delivered history for Mexico and South Africa, a Vinicius Junior double for Brazil and a thrilling Moroccan comeback against Haiti.
Vietnamese football players began training on June 23 to prepare for the 2026 ASEAN Cup, where they will aim for the highest place.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups as Portugal cruised to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K match on June 23, putting one foot in the knockout stage.
The event, which is held by Zaha Việt Nam, will take place on August 23 at the Việt Nam Exposition Centre in Đông Anh, Hà Nội.
Representing Việt Nam are several notable young talents, including Đầu Khương Duy, Bành Gia Huy, Đinh Nho Kiệt, Phạm Trần Gia Phúc and Đặng Hoàng Sơn.
With modern technique, agile movement, good tactical thinking and a fierce competitive spirit, Phát and Cường are expected to become one of the top men's doubles pairs of Việt Nam.
Lionel Scaloni's team has faced just one shot on target this tournament. Austria, after conceding the opener, struggled to find control of the match and at times, resorted to fouls to reclaim possession.
Ly was the only fighter advancing to the final match among 20 Vietnamese competitors in both combat and performance disciplines.
Vietnamese runners won two gold medals and set a national record at the second Asian Relays Championships 2026, which ended on June 21 in Zhejiang, China.
Phạm La Hoàng Anh and Trần Thụy Thanh Trúc have won the men's and women's categories at the national Việt Nam Tennis Federation (VTF) Pro Tour 200, which ended on June 21 in Tây Ninh Province.
Vietnamese pickleball players Đỗ Minh Quân and Trương Vinh Hiển won the men's professional doubles title at the PPA Asia 500 Beijing Open 2026 in China on Sunday.
Cape Verde continued their fairytale run at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, keeping alive their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
Việt Nam set a target of medalling in at least seven sports at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD) which is the country's most important of 2026 in September in Japan.
Netherlands got the crucial win against Sweden, Germany found a last minute winner against Ivory Coast while Curacao claim their first point ever in a World Cup.
Co-host the US were the second team advancing to the FIFA World Cup 2026's knockout round after their second Group D win on June 20 in Seattle.
The World Cup captivates football fans in every corner of the globe, but witnessing the matches in person is an experience unlike any other. That is why many Vietnamese supporters have travelled to the US to immerse themselves in the electrifying atmosphere of the beautiful game's greatest festival.
Dakota Zinser scored 33 points as the Ho Chi Minh City Wings defeated the Nha Trang Dolphins 100-84 to secure their first home victory of the VBA 2026 season.
Both sides created chances in this Group A encounter in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, as both teams were desperate for a win to progress.
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