Ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16, England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted that the team is confronting a "significant disadvantage" as they prepare to face host nation Mexico at the legendary Azteca Stadium.

England secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the performance of Thomas Tuchel's squad has left legendary figure Wayne Rooney deeply concerned.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 2/7: Vietnam national team heads to South Korea for a training camp; Ho Chi Minh City Club participates in the AFC Women's Champions League.

The 2026 World Cup is not only happening on North American pitches but also making its presence felt right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City through the VTV FANZONE WORLD CUP 2026 event series. For the first time, Vietnamese football supporters can enjoy the atmosphere of the biggest football festival on the planet from home, thanks to a format that combines a midnight grand concert with a certified official public viewing space.

Within 24 hours, Tottenham secured both Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Manchester United announced the signing of... a female footballer! According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tonali's transfer fee is £92.5 million fixed, plus £7.5 million in add-ons, totaling £100 million, breaking the club record of £85 million set by Fernandes just a day earlier.

The United States will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The American team is aiming to secure their first victory in a World Cup knockout stage since 2002.

Nguyễn Quang Hải is one of the notable figures taking part in the only AFC/VFF A-License coaching course of 2026, a program that marks significant changes in VFF’s training efforts aimed at improving the quality of Vietnam’s coaching staff.

Despite Becamex Ho Chi Minh City's relegation to the First Division, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong has been summoned to the Vietnam national team by Kim Sang-sik.

Patrik Lê Giang could introduce a new way to distribute the ball for Vietnam, as the goalkeeper not only saves shots but also helps the entire team escape pressure.

France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Reuniting with this "favorite" opponent, Didier Deschamps' team now dreams of the glorious journey from 28 years ago.