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Chelsea owners see off transfer competition to land 16-year-old

Chelsea’s ownership group has reportedly beaten Manchester United and Manchester City in the chase for Mohamed Zongo, one of Africa’s most exciting young footballers, with the Burkina Faso midfielder set to join Strasbourg in 2027 when he turns 18. The deal, agreed with Sporting Football des Cascades Tenakourou, marks the latest step in Chelsea’s long-term recruitment project, which has increasingly focused on identifying global talent years before they reach senior breakout status.

Ronaldo sends message as Portugal win first Under-17 World Cup

Portugal secured their first-ever Under-17 World Cup title courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Austria in the final in Qatar on Thursday and Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest Portuguese player of all time was first in line to offer his congratulations with a simple but very effective message to his huge audience of 668 million followers on Instagram.

Portugal U17 team with 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup Trophy

FIFA U17 World Cup: Portugal script history in Qatar

Portugal have won the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup after a 1-0 triumph over Austria at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Thursday. Portugal came into this tournament after winning the U17 European Championship and have now added the U17 world title to their crown. This is also their first-ever U17 World Cup title in history.

Khalifa International Stadium - Vue aérienne

Khalifa stadium: All set to host 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup final

The final of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup is upon us. The best youth sides of the competition will go head-to-head at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha to win the ultimate youth crown. We might even see the future stars of world football win their first major silverware in Qatar. Let's take a look at the iconic venue that will shine a bright light on the youngsters.

Man City & Man Utd go head-to-head for Burkina Faso wonderkid

Manchester City and Manchester United have entered a fierce battle to sign Burkina Faso sensation Mohamed Zongo, the 15-year-old attacking midfielder who dazzled at the U17 World Cup. Both clubs have already held talks with the Tenakourou Academy as Europe’s elite begin circling for a prodigy who produced goals, assists and man-of-the-match displays to lead Burkina Faso to the quarter-finals.

Qatar lays down a blueprint for expanded FIFA tournaments!

The 2025 edition of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar is the first FIFA World Cup across any level or age group to feature 48 teams and in many ways, the hosts Qatar have laid down a blueprint of what a 48-team international tournament could be hosted without any of the logistical and infrastructural nightmares that generally come with it.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	24	W W W W W
2	Bayern Munich	8	7	0	1	22	8	14	21	W W W L W
3	Liverpool	8	6	0	2	20	8	12	18	W W W L W
4	Tottenham	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W W W L W
5	Barcelona	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	16	W W W L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
W
W

Bayern Munich

W
W
W
L
W

Liverpool

W
W
W
L
W

Tottenham

W
W
W
L
W

Barcelona

W
W
W
L
D

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).