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Africa Cup of Nations, latest developments: Senegal may appeal to the CAS

The CAS Director General explains: "We are equipped to resolve these disputes with the help of specialist arbitrators"

Brazil v Senegal - International Friendly

Niakhate remains defiant as Senegal stripped of AFCON title

Moussa Niakhate has broken his silence after the Confederation of African Football took the unprecedented step of stripping Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Following a dramatic walk-off during the final against Morocco, the governing body upheld an appeal, awarding the host nation a 3-0 default victory and sparking outrage among the Senegalese players.

SAFPU breaks silence over Bafana's unpaid bonuses after CAF outing

Although the continental competition took place last year in August, the matter of unpaid bonuses only resurfaced five days ago when Neo Maema revealed they are yet to receive a penny. According to the players' association's top official, they have escalated the matter to the South African Football Association with a view of resolving it once and for all.

Goals galore: 5 festive fixtures to back both teams to score

Festive football rarely disappoints, and this year will be no different. Goals are likely over the next couple of weeks.

Ex-Pirates star and Banyana midfielder nominated for CAF Goal of the Year award

The South African stars will contest for the prestigious award against other players from the continent during a gala ceremony that will be conducted by CAF. The continent's football governing body has also set up a dedicated voting hub where fans will cast their votes for their favourite goal. The voting process has already begun and will run until Wednesday, when voting will close.

Ryan Ogam & Dax, Kenya vs Madagsacar, August 2025

Heartbreak for Bafana legend as Kenya crash out of CHAN after losing to ex-Chiefs star's Madagascar

The co-hosts are out of this tournament reserved for home-based players after surrendering an advantage to the Indian Ocean islanders.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Persib Bandung	32	23	6	3	57	21	36	75	W W W D D
2	Borneo Samarinda	32	24	3	5	67	30	37	75	W W W W W
3	Persija Jakarta	32	20	5	7	59	28	31	65	L W W D W
4	Dewa United FC	32	16	5	11	44	35	9	53	W W W W D
5	Persebaya Surabaya	32	14	10	8	49	35	14	52	D W W W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Persib Bandung

W
W
W
D
D

Borneo Samarinda

W
W
W
W
W

Persija Jakarta

L
W
W
D
W

Dewa United FC

W
W
W
W
D

Persebaya Surabaya

D
W
W
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Iran World Cup 2026 tickets?

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Iran, 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 Iran 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 Iran 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 Iran at World Cup Finals?

Iran’s heavy 6-2 loss to England in their opener at the 2022 World Cup was a bitter pill to swallow, but Mehdi Taremi's consolation double strike meant that he became Iran’s top World Cup scorer of all-time. The Olympiacos striker will be hoping to add to his tally further in North America. In terms of World Cup appearances, Ehsan Hajsafi tops Iran's standings with 9 caps, after playing in all his side's matches at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.