Xuan Son shows positive recovery signals while the Vietnam national team still faces many personnel problems, along with a series of notable developments in the 2026 World Cup and the European transfer market.

Introduction: The S16 season has officially kicked off, and most fans have been closely watching the MSI matches. The opening day was highly intense. T1, as the first team to play, easily swept TL 3-0. Across the three games, it was clear that the two teams were not on the same level, especially in the second game.

Foreword: The S16 season has officially begun. I believe most players have been keeping an eye on recent matches. In the past few days, Riot Games officially announced the launch of the Classic server and revealed all the details. It's clear that the company is in a hurry this time. They have separated the Classic server and the regular server into two independent account systems that are not interconnected, requiring new registrations.

According to multiple authoritative South Korean media outlets including Yonhap News Agency on June 28, the Korea Football Association officially stated that the South Korean men's national team, eliminated from the World Cup, will return directly on the 30th. The association will not arrange an airport welcome or hold a reception ceremony. The World Cup group stage has now concluded. Despite being placed in a relatively weak group, South Korea failed to advance.

After the Lakers management signed Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million max contract two days ago, their top priority now is to re-sign LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. The Lakers want to keep James on a low salary while also freeing up enough cap space to recruit quality players—they want it both ways.

On June 28 Beijing time, the World Cup group stage came to an end. In a decisive match of Group J's final round, Austria drew 3-3 with Algeria. This result directly caused Asian powerhouse Iran to miss out on the knockout stage of this World Cup. Notably, although the two teams eventually settled for a draw, they jointly delivered a thrilling and twist-filled storyline, with a heart-pounding process that repeatedly tested the nerves of Iran's male footballers.

DR Congo has qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history, after coming from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 on the evening of June 27.

On June 28 Beijing time, the World Cup group stage officially concluded. All 32 teams advancing to the knockout stage have been determined. Top contenders such as France, Spain, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Argentina smoothly progressed from their groups. Two Asian powerhouses, Iran and South Korea, unfortunately missed out as they were eliminated in the final moments.

On June 28 Beijing time, the World Cup group stage concluded. In a key match of Group J's final round, Austria drew 3-3 with Algeria. This result directly prevented Asian powerhouse Iran from reaching the knockout stage. In the previous day's Group G finale, Iran missed a crucial penalty and had a last-minute winner disallowed, settling for a 1-1 draw with Egypt.

According to local Las Vegas media on June 28, three months after the NBA officially kicked off its expansion evaluation in Las Vegas, numerous capital consortiums have submitted bids of interest, while more than a dozen venue sites have made the shortlist. Insiders report that many consortiums are vying to acquire this brand-new NBA franchise and plan to construct a state-of-the-art arena in Las Vegas.