Written by Han Bing. Unlike previous World Cups, the "star-making" model of the USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup has become more social-media-driven, which has largely reshaped the definition of a megastar. As a result, this tournament has been dubbed the "Social Media Fan World Cup" by British media. Before the event, it was hard for the football world and the press to imagine that the most popular emerging "megastar" among fans would be Cape Verde goalkeeper Wozinia, who had only 35,000 social media followers before the competition.

Janclesio departs from V.League after seven years playing in Vietnam, leaving the plan for the Brazilian defender to obtain Vietnamese citizenship facing an uncertain and unpredictable future.

Kobbie Mainoo was named in the 26-player squad called up by coach Thomas Tuchel for the trip to North America. However, after England's eight matches, from the group stage to the third-place playoff, the 21-year-old Manchester United midfielder was never used.

Written by Nan Nan. After Norway's victory over Brazil, the photographers on the pitch instinctively split into two groups: one chased Haaland, as his brace meant Brazil failed to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1990; the other surrounded Neymar, Brazil's last No. 10, who scored his final World Cup goal, then knelt on the grass, crying as he bid farewell to the stage and the Brazilian national team.

Written by Han Bing. 1-0, thanks to Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute of extra time, Spain defeated Argentina to lift the World Cup for the second time in their history. FIFA's official social media account even posted a comparison image of the two decisive goals, captioned: "From Iniesta to Ferran, glory passed on!

Written by Han Bing. Was the first expanded 48-team World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico a success? Just after the semifinals, FIFA President Gianni Infantino wasted no time in "popping the champagne early," declaring the tournament a massive success. His reasons: the World Cup proceeded smoothly with no major security incidents, total attendance and stadium occupancy rates broke records, and FIFA along with the host nations achieved record revenues. But what’s the reality?

Two years ago, Spain won EURO 2024. Two years later, they ascended to the top of the world again. Winning EURO and then claiming the World Cup. Spain is not just a generation of talent in a single season; it is a dynasty in the making.

Lenn-Minh Tran unexpectedly parts ways with MVV Maastricht, opening the possibility of returning to V.League after a breakthrough season with 32 appearances in the Dutch second division.

The Vietnam national team makes waves ahead of the AFF Cup 2026, while the U23 side holds a major advantage at the 2026 ASIAD; additionally, the 2026 World Cup sets a record prize fund, the moment between Cucurella and Messi goes viral after the final, and Manchester United is deemed a big winner in the transfer market.

Bac Ninh FC parts ways with 13 players after the 2025/26 season, initiating a squad restructuring plan ahead of their first appearance in the 2026/27 V.League.