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Iran withdraw from World Cup, sports minister says

Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup has been thrown into serious doubt following explosive comments from the country’s sports minister. With the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico set to kick off in just three months, Ahmad Donyamali told state television that the team would not travel due to the ongoing military conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Mexico v Honduras - Gold Cup 2025: Semifinal

Mexico, the goalkeeper knocked out: Ochoa dreams of a World Cup record

The former Salernitana goalkeeper can keep Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo company.

📽️ | The Ultimate Brazilian GOAT? Estevao decides!

Chelsea's sensational teenage winger Estevao Willian has surprisingly snubbed his modern idol in a captivating quick-fire elimination game. Despite his deep admiration for the current generation, the young forward ultimately crowned the legendary three-time World Cup winner as the absolute greatest Brazilian footballer of all time following a series of tough choices.

Meet the USMNT: Reyna remains American soccer's most-debated player

GOAL continues its Meet the USMNT series by examining the ongoing debate surrounding the team's most hard-to-assess star.

'Indisputable!' - Silva backs Neymar to make Brazil World Cup squad

Thiago Silva has thrown his significant weight behind Neymar as an "indisputable" pick for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. Despite persistent struggles with fitness that have hindered his momentum at club level with Santos, the veteran defender believes Neymar is still capable of being a difference-maker for the Selecao on the world stage.

Kane pays emotional tribute as Walker retires from England duty

England captain Harry Kane has led the tributes to Kyle Walker after the veteran defender announced his retirement from international football. The 35-year-old Burnley full-back has decided to end his Three Lions career after earning 96 caps and representing his country at five major tournaments, spanning a 14-year period at the very highest level of the game.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72	26	46	67	W W W L W
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56	23	33	63	W L L W W
3	Atlético Madrid	27	16	6	5	46	25	21	54	W W W L L
4	Villarreal	27	17	3	7	50	32	18	54	W L W W L
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42	34	8	43	L D D W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Barcelona

W
W
W
L
W

Real Madrid

W
L
L
W
W

Atlético Madrid

W
W
W
L
L

Villarreal

W
L
W
W
L

Real Betis

L
D
D
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Uruguay World Cup 2026 tickets?

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Uruguay, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

Can I buy Uruguay World Cup 2026 resale tickets?

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.

Will there be an opportunity to purchase Uruguay World Cup 2026 tickets directly at the stadium?

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

Who has scored the most goals for Uruguay at World Cup Finals?

Uruguay have produced a glittering array of striking talent over the years, including Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan and Edinson Cavani. However, it's Oscar Míguez, who played for La Celeste during the 1950 and 1954 tournaments, scoring eight times, who tops the nation's World Cup finals scoring charts. A more modern-day star, in the shape of Fernando Muslera, holds the no.1 spot in the all-time World Cup appearances for Uruguay though, having played 16 times during three tournaments (2010, 2014 and 2018).