The South Korean national team got off to a favorable start at the 2026 World Cup by coming from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group A opener.

"I was young back then and didn't realize how hard it would be to return to this stage. It's great to be back, but it took a tremendous amount of effort." After the Eastern Conference Finals, OG Anunoby, returning to the Finals after a seven-year gap, spoke these words. It was a rare moment of vulnerability for OG, as he finally understood how high the bar is and how much work is needed to get back.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium surprised everyone by lasting only about 16 minutes, making it one of the shortest opening programs in the history of the world's biggest football festival.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Tokyo, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced on June 11 that Japan national team captain Wataru Endo had to pull out of the World Cup squad due to a foot injury.

On the morning of June 12, 2026 (Vietnam time), the South Korean team kicked off their Group A campaign in the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the most special edition in history, as it will be held for the first time across three countries—the USA, Canada, and Mexico—with 48 teams and 104 matches. However, its biggest draw comes not only from the new format but also from the powerful resurgence of African football.

James's future remains the biggest mystery of this offseason. There has been extensive discussion about whether he will play his 24th season and, if he returns as an unrestricted free agent, which team he will join. One team that has long been linked to James is the Golden State Warriors, with many envisioning the ultimate partnership between James and Curry.

Manchester United are targeting Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, and believe that his omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad may have caused a rift with his current club. If so, this could help the Red Devils secure the 21-year-old English defender.

Coach Chakraphan Panpi praised his players' fighting spirit after Thailand U19 defeated Cambodia 4-0 to secure a spot in the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship final.

Despite being considered a top-tier football nation in the region, Thailand has gone eight consecutive years without winning a title in Southeast Asian youth competitions, and now has a chance to end this drought at the 2026 U19 Southeast Asian Championship.