After months of negotiations with Manchester United, Matheus Fernandes ultimately opted for an £85 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. This decision infuriated Red Devils fans, who accused the 21-year-old of being greedy and lacking ambition, even cursing that he would complete a "hat-trick" of relegations from the Premier League next season. However, sources close to the player claim Fernandes denies that his choice was financially motivated.

Manchester United refused to meet West Ham United's asking price, thereby losing the chance to sign Matheus Fernandes. The £85 million transfer fee paid by Tottenham will make M. Fernandes set a new record for the highest outgoing transfer from the Championship, surpassing his former Southampton teammate Lavia. Meanwhile, United also completed a signing from the Championship, acquiring Swansea goalkeeper Kit Margetson.

Former Vietnam national team striker Nguyễn Quang Hải has joined an AFC A-level coaching course.

At Boston's round of 32, Germany dominated possession with 75% over 90 minutes and two extra halves against Paraguay, a side ranked 31 places lower on the FIFA list. They failed to score. Then they lost on penalties. This marks the third time in eight years that Germany has been eliminated from the World Cup at a stage where advancing was expected. In Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022: group stage exits. Now in Boston 2026, they still could not reach the round of 16. Footy Times remarked: "Three World Cups. One nation. A pattern far too consistent to still be attributed to bad luck."

With a brace against Lionel Mpashi, one of the top goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane not only saved England from a humiliating defeat but also surpassed the goal-scoring milestone of football legend Pelé.

PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi inspected Pakansari Stadium (Bogor Regency) on July 1, which will serve as Indonesia's home ground for the 2026 AFF Cup.

England staged a comeback to defeat DR Congo 2-1 thanks to veteran striker Harry Kane's brilliance in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Atlanta (USA) on July 1, 2026.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Algeria, the Algerian national team will face Switzerland in a crucial Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup on July 3 at 3:00 AM (Algeria time) in Vancouver, Canada, aiming to reach the second knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time in their history.

After Germany's defeat in the round of 32 against Paraguay on penalties, the five-time World Goalkeeper of the Year, Manuel Neuer, expressed his emotions on Instagram on July 1, announcing his permanent retirement from the German national team.

Goals from Lukaku and a brace by Tielemans helped Belgium come from behind to beat Senegal 3-2 after two tense extra-time periods, officially booking their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.