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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.

Following his sudden departure from Libya, Aliou Cissé has been appointed head coach of another African national team

Angolan club snaps up Senegalese coach

How to buy Egypt AFCON 2025/26 tickets

Catch the Pharaohs live at AFCON 2025

Angola vs Egypt: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Angola and Egypt, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Angola vs Zimbabwe: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Angola and Zimbabwe, as well as kick-off time and team news.

South Africa vs Angola: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the AFCON 2025 match between South Africa and Angola, as well as kick-off time and team news.

United States v Uruguay - International Friendly

USMNT overtake Mexico in FIFA rankings as Spain hold top spot

FIFA has released its final rankings of 2025, with the U.S. Men’s National Team rising to No. 14 after wins over Paraguay and Uruguay. Mexico dropped to No. 15 following a draw and a defeat, leaving the U.S. as CONCACAF’s highest-ranked side to close the year. Spain remain No. 1, while Brazil returned to the top five.

Messi asked for selfie by his own Argentina team-mate!

Lionel Messi was asked for a selfie by his own team-mate during Argentina's latest camp, while he swapped shirts with a rival that he nutmegged on two occasions while helping to deliver a 2-0 victory over Angola. The eight-time Ballon d’Or showed once again before and after that contest why he remains a star attraction, with everybody wanting a piece of him.

Messi blown away as 20,000 fans pack stands to watch him train

Lionel Messi was stunned to find 20,000 fans pack the Elche stands to watch him train with Argentina. It was meant to be a simple training session ahead of the Albiceleste's friendly against Angola, but it turned into a football festival unlike anything the Spanish city had ever seen. The Inter Miami star was also handed a special Elche shirt with his name and number on the back to commemorate the occasion.

Journalist's naked dancing at AFCON prompts CAF clampdown

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken action to control behaviour from some local media members at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Ademola Lookman celebrates Nigeria Angola Afcon 2023

Lookman makes the difference as Nigeria reach semi-finals

Ademola Lookman's goal sent Nigeria into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals as Victor Osimhen had a goal ruled out by VAR in a 1-0 win over Angola.