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South African soccer has never had it so good

South Africa is entering a Golden Era as they prepare to participate in the 2025 AFCON and 2026 World Cup after a long barren spell of failures and disappointments. With Banyana Banyana and Amajita winning silverware, and Amajimbos showing promise and the PSL title race tightening up, it's easy to get excited about local soccer right now.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates, October 2025

Pirates vice-captain & Amajita starlet among CAF Awards nominees, but Bafana coach snubbed

The Buccaneers defender has received continental recognition and could be named as Africa's best in the category he has been named in. It is testimony of how he has been improving, with seen steady growth as he carves out his name with standout performances and that has not gone unnoticed.

Lionel Messi Argentina U20 World Cup 2025

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.

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.

Vilakazi reveals U20 World Cup will help him 'score goals and to assist' for Chiefs

The 19-year-old midfielder continues to rise after showcasing his skills on the global stage. But focus is on him to see if he can establish himself as a big name in South African football, the way the Orlando Pirates duo of Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota did.

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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Paris Saint-Germain	25	18	3	4	54	22	32	57	L W W L W
2	Lens	26	18	2	6	49	23	26	56	L W D L W
3	Marseille	26	15	4	7	53	33	20	49	W W W L D
4	Lyon	26	14	5	7	40	27	13	47	D D L L W
5	Lille	26	13	5	8	40	33	7	44	W D W W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Paris Saint-Germain

L
W
W
L
W

Lens

L
W
D
L
W

Marseille

W
W
W
L
D

Lyon

D
D
L
L
W

Lille

W
D
W
W
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).