World Cup U20

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Messi sends message to Argentina U20s after World Cup final defeat

Lionel Messi proved his class once again when sending a heartfelt message to Argentina’s promising youngsters after seeing them suffer an agonising defeat to Morocco in the FIFA U20 World Cup final. The Albiceleste are the current holders of the global crown at senior level and had been hoping to capture another in the youth ranks. Messi has offered his support after seeing that dream crushed in dramatic fashion.

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Purple & blue cards?! What is FIFA's new VAR challenge initiative

FIFA is rolling out a brand new VAR challenge initiative that gives managers the power to use purple and blue cards during matches to request a decision review from the referee, but it threatens to lead to even more frustrating delays. The cards are currently being tested at the 2025 Under-20 World Cup in Chile and in other smaller-scale tournaments and leagues.

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Zidane's son backed to reach 'highest level' amid France heroics

Elyaz Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, is emerging as one of the brightest revelations of the U-20 World Cup in Chile. Playing at the heart of France’s defence, the 19-year-old has logged the most minutes in Bernard Diomede’s side, displaying composure and maturity that go beyond his age and the immense weight of his surname.

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Morocco end U.S. run in U20 World Cup with quarterfinal win

The United States made a deep run into the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, but that came to a halt in the quarterfinals - their fifth tournament in a row reaching that round - as Morocco won 3-1 on Sunday. Despite Cole Campbell's first-half equalizer, Morocco advanced to the semifinals with a second-half own goal from Joshua Wynder and a late counterattack strike.

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Lalas challenges U.S. U20 team to surpass previous generation

Former USMNT star Alexi Lalas has tempered expectations after the United States’ impressive 3-0 victory over Italy in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Lalas acknowledged the achievement but emphasized that American youth teams have reached similar stages before. The U.S. secured their fifth straight trip the quarterfinals.

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World Cup U20, fixtures & results

Tuesday 14 October
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Morocco U20
MAR
1
France U20 badge
France U20
FRA
1
FT
pen 5 - 4
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Argentina U20
ARG
1
Colombia U20 badge
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COL
0
FT
Friday 17 October
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Colombia U20
COL
1
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France U20
FRA
0
FT
Saturday 18 October
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ARG
0
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MAR
2
FT
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Standings

Live
PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Mamelodi Sundowns FC crestMamelodi Sundowns FC
1 - 0
1913513192244
W
W
W
W
W
2Orlando Pirates crestOrlando Pirates
0 - 0
1913332972242
D
W
L
W
W
3Sekhukhune United crestSekhukhune United
0 - 0
209652013733
D
L
W
W
L
4Durban City crestDurban City
0 - 0
209561813532
D
W
W
L
W
5AmaZulu FC crestAmaZulu FC
0 - 0
209471918131
D
L
L
L
W
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Frequently asked questions

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.