Chabab Elkhayame Overview

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.

Conte returns to Italy as national team boss

Italy have turned back to a familiar face to rescue the national team from its deepest crisis in decades. Antonio Conte is set to return to the Azzurri dugout with a mandate to restore pride and ensure the four-time world champions finally return to the global stage.

Manchester City Premier League Victory Parade

Former PL-winning manager to take Italy national team job

Roberto Mancini is officially a free agent, and his return to the Italian national team has never been closer. The manager, who made history with Manchester City by winning the Premier League, has announced his departure from the Qatari club, paving the way for a new chapter in his career.

'I'm putting pressure on him!' - Mbappe warns Deschamps off 'awful' Italy move

Kylian Mbappe has urged Didier Deschamps to bow out of international football on a high rather than take charge of another national team after the 2026 World Cup. The France captain admitted he is trying to influence his manager's future plans and described a potential move to Italy as "awful" as Les Bleus prepare for one final campaign under their long-serving coach.

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.

How to bet on the Azzurri in the Nations League after their two wins

Italy’s Group A1 draw is incredibly tough, as they are set to face three teams that qualified for this summer’s World Cup finals.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Atlas Elmachouar Marrakech	28	13	7	8	37	26	11	46	W L L D W
5	Ajial El Gardane	28	12	8	8	27	24	3	44	L L L D D
6	Chabab Elkhayame	28	11	10	7	40	26	14	43	W D W D W
8	ES Hassania Agadir	27	12	5	10	36	32	4	41	D W W L W
9	Fath Inzegane	28	11	6	11	32	25	7	39	D L W L L

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