Vietnam online searches for World Cup jump sharply
Vietnam News 11:30 01/07/2026Vietnamese searches containing the keyword ‘World Cup’ rose 1,550 percent from a month before the tournament after kick-off, while searches for ‘football’ increased 480 percent, according to Coc Coc Research data released on Tuesday.
Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda shines in World Cup's 1,000th match
World 15:36 21/06/2026MONTERREY, MEXICO -- Japan marked the 1,000th match in World Cup history with a commanding 4-0 win over Tunisia in Group F on Saturday, as Ayase Ueda scored twice to send the North Africans out.
Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32
World 09:25 21/06/2026Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday.
Illegal World Cup streaming sites continue to flourish in Vietnam despite crackdown
Vietnam News 19:30 14/06/2026Although Vietnamese authorities have dismantled major piracy networks, illegal live streams of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches continue to proliferate online through countless copycat websites.
Soccer FIFA receives record 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
World 16:06 15/01/2026FIFA said on Tuesday it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window that closed this week, describing it as a new milestone in world sporting history.
Japan has potential to win 2026 World Cup, says veteran Honda
World 09:08 19/11/2025Japan has the potential to win next year's World Cup, Keisuke Honda, one of the country's biggest football stars in the first two decades of the millennium, said on Tuesday.
Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026: source
World 17:53 18/09/2025Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar's contract to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year's World Cup, according to a source close to the matter.
Vietnam broadcasters face high price for 2026 FIFA World Cup rights
Vietnam News 16:46 17/06/2025The price of television rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vietnam is expected to exceed the US$15 million paid for the 2022 tournament, making acquisition difficult for local broadcasters.
Brazil, Ecuador qualify for 2026 World Cup finals
World 11:51 11/06/2025MONTEVIDEO -- Brazil and Ecuador secured their spots at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, taking the second and third of South America's six automatic qualifying berths after champions Argentina booked their ticket in March.
