The third round of the 2026 World Cup group stage will officially reveal the names advancing to the knockout phase. This is also the time when major teams make calculated moves for the long journey ahead, while some other representatives must go all out for their survival goals.

At Bayfront Park in Miami, a woman is taking a selfie in front of a massive screen broadcasting a World Cup match. She had no idea a game was happening on U.S. soil. She came because her friends invited her, driven by curiosity to see "the so-called World Cup" that the whole city is talking about. Clearly, she doesn't realize that she is the most important audience in the entire economic ecosystem of the FIFA Fan Festival.

Coach Kim Sang Sik encounters difficulties as the Vietnamese team lacks high-quality sparring opponents, forcing the coaching staff to optimize the two-week training trip in South Korea.

Breaking Vietnam football news for June 24: The Vietnam national team kicks off its ASEAN Cup campaign; SLNA fields a formidable lineup in the National U21 qualifiers.

After securing their first signing, Ederson, Manchester United has been trying to drive down the transfer fee for West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes. The Red Devils have remained patient, believing that the Hammers urgently need to sell to raise funds and that other interested clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been watching from the sidelines, giving them the upper hand. But out of nowhere, Tottenham, who successfully avoided relegation, has suddenly entered the race with great intensity.

In a key match of Group L's second round at the World Cup, which concluded on June 24 Beijing time, heavy favorites England surprisingly drew 0-0 with Ghana, failing to secure early advancement with one round to spare. This marks the fourth consecutive major tournament where England has failed to win in their second match. In the first round, England had a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in a clash of titans, which was a morale-boosting win.

In a key World Cup Group K match that concluded on June 24 Beijing time, Asian debutants Uzbekistan suffered a 0-5 defeat to Portugal, their second straight loss putting them on the verge of elimination. After the match, Uzbekistan center-back Husanov broke down in tears, his eyes red as he repeatedly wiped them with his jersey. Teammates came over to embrace him, and his Manchester City teammate Bernardo Silva also offered warm encouragement and comfort.

In a key Group K second-round match that ended on June 24 Beijing time, the heavily favored Portuguese men's national team crushed the Asian newcomer Uzbekistan 5-0. In this game, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo also silenced external doubts with a brace. After the match, he was named the official Man of the Match and said confidently in an interview: "I'm very happy. It has been a tough week, a dark week."

1. Switzerland vs Canada: In terms of strength, the home team is clearly superior to the away team. Looking at the two group stage matches, the home team has not been particularly aggressive, playing steadily. The away team, young and energetic, with speed and stamina, has shown considerable bravery. However, the away team's key midfielder Kone has withdrawn from the tournament, which is a huge blow for them. I believe this match will be more civil.

Barcelona is believed to be facing a major obstacle in the Julian Alvarez deal as Atletico Madrid considers suing FIFA for allegedly approaching the player illegally.