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Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

Christian Eriksen speaks out after mid-game collapse vs Ukraine

Christian Eriksen has broken his silence to reassure supporters that he is recovering at home following a terrifying on-pitch collapse during Denmark’s clash with Ukraine. The 34-year-old midfielder was discharged from the hospital after his internal defibrillator was triggered during the international friendly on Sunday.

After his latest collapse, here's how Christian Eriksen is faring

Following the latest collapse of Denmark's international footballer Christian Eriksen, there are cautious signs of relief.

Update on Eriksen’s condition following mid-game collapse during Denmark’s friendly

The football world was plunged into a state of shock on Sunday as Christian Eriksen appeared to collapse during Denmark’s friendly encounter with Ukraine. Fans and players alike feared the worst as the 34-year-old midfielder, who famously suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, was forced to leave the pitch amid distressing scenes in Odense.

Collapse on the pitch: serious concerns about Eriksen once again

Almost exactly five years after his collapse at the European Championship, Christian Eriksen has collapsed again. The football association is quick to announce that he is doing well; it seems the implanted defibrillator is working as hoped.