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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 was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

Why Messi was on the bench for Argentina before making more World Cup history

Lionel Messi proved once again why he is the ultimate team player, opting to start on the bench during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan to allow his team-mates valuable minutes on the pitch. Despite his limited time, the Inter Miami star still managed to find the net with a stunning free-kick, further extending his record-breaking tally on the world stage.

📽️ | Cheeky free-kick sees Messi break another World Cup record

Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the history books after producing yet another moment of magic to secure a new World Cup record during Argentina's 3-1 victory over Jordan. The Inter Miami superstar came off the bench to score a sensational free-kick, leaving the opposition goalkeeper completely bamboozled in Arlington.

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‘We’re still together’ - Messi reacts to breaking another record

Lionel Messi expressed his joy after solidifying his status as the definitive World Cup icon after guiding Argentina to a perfect group stage finish at the 2026 finals. The Inter Miami superstar came off the bench to secure a 3-1 victory over Jordan, ensuring the holders head into the knockout rounds with maximum momentum.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Coritiba	19	7	5	7	25	27	-2	26	L L W W D
9	São Paulo	19	7	4	8	24	22	2	25	L L D L L
10	Botafogo	18	7	4	7	33	32	1	25	W L D W D
11	Atlético-MG	19	7	4	8	23	24	-1	25	D W L W D
12	Vitória	18	7	4	7	22	25	-3	25	W L W L D

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