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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 will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams having made their way to North America with dreams of glory driving them. All of the pre-qualifying favourites made it safely through, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Fidalgo, Gutierrez lead as Mexico put five past Serbia in tune-up

Mexico recovered from an early scare in Toluca to overwhelm Serbia, with Alvaro Fidalgo and Brian Gutierrez among the standouts as El Tri wrapped up their World Cup preparations in style.

Aguirre’s last look: Five keys as Mexico host Serbia before WC

With Mexico’s World Cup opener against South Africa looming, El Tri’s friendly vs Serbia gives Javier Aguirre one last chance to settle his XI, sharpen the attack and answer key questions around Alvaro Fidalgo, Alexis Vega, Roberto Alvarado, and Guillermo Ochoa.

Mexico vs Serbia predictions: Low-key win for El Tricolor

Our expert shares the best Mexico vs Serbia predictions and betting tips, with Mexico just days away from co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Why Arsenal, Barca & more want Serbia's teen sensation

At just 17 years of age, Vasilije Kostov is rewriting the record books at the highest level of Serbian football. The latest jewel to emerge from Red Star Belgrade's famed academy, the attacking midfielder is defying all logic as he puts Europe's elite on red alert with a stellar individual campaign for his country's biggest club.

Where to watch Serbia today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Serbia in friendlies and all major competitions

Surprise: Renard under review... and here’s the likelihood of him leaving

Countdown to the 2026 World Cup

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia - AFC Asian qualifiers 4th Round Group B

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The French manager is facing relentless criticism from the fans

FIFA Rankings: France leapfrog Spain following Egypt stalemate

Morocco maintains its global standing... and Tunisia makes a significant leap

Spain vs Serbia predictions: La Roja to claim comfortable win

We’ve got three Spain vs Serbia predictions for this international friendly in Villarreal on Friday, 27 March

Arsenal defender Mosquera wins first Spain call-up

Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time ahead of their international friendlies against Serbia and Egypt. Luis de la Fuente has also called Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia into his squad ahead of his potential debut, as Spain ramp up preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico v Paraguay - International Friendly

Mexico confirm friendlies vs. Australia, Ghana and Serbia

Mexico have announced three additional friendlies against Australia, Ghana, and Serbia as part of their final preparations for the 2026 World Cup. El Tri will open the tournament on June 11 against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. The matches are designed to limit travel and fine-tune the squad before the global showcase on home soil.

Heartwarming scenes as Stones presents O'Reilly his first England cap

A touching post-match moment inside the Wembley dressing room showed Manchester City star John Stones presenting team-mate Nico O’Reilly with his first England cap, delivering a heartfelt speech in the aftermath of the 20-year-old's dream debut. The exchange came after England’s 2-0 win over Serbia, with cameras capturing O’Reilly’s pride as team-mates applauded the milestone.

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Bellingham looks like a World Cup bench-warmer

England beat Serbia 2-0 on Thursday in their first World Cup qualifying game since securing a spot at next summer's tournament finals. The result meant very little to the Three Lions, whose players are now competing with one another for a place on the plane to North America as members of Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad.

Saka & Eze see off Serbia - but Rashford fails to take chance

England maintained their perfect record in World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win at home to Serbia on Thursday night. Goals in either half from Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze ensured Thomas Tuchel's men emerged victorious, while the visitors' faint hopes of securing a play-off spot were put to bed on a rainy evening in north London.