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Russia handed partial return to FIFA competition

World football’s governing body has taken a significant step toward reintegrating Russia into the international fold after including their youth side in a new tournament. The move marks the first major softening of the stance against the nation since the widespread sporting ban was implemented four years ago.

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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.

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Russia's ban should 'definitely' be lifted, says Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sparked fresh controversy by declaring that Russia’s ban from international football should "definitely" be lifted. In a wide-ranging and explosive interview, the Swiss official argued that the exclusion has failed to achieve its goals and has only created "frustration," while also doubling down on his decision to award United States president Donald Trump a bespoke "peace prize."

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
18Barnsley crestBarnsley
0 - 1
7214612-67
L
L
L
W
W
19Milton Keynes Dons crestMilton Keynes Dons7061810-26
D
D
D
L
D
20Wycombe Wanderers crestWycombe Wanderers61321014-46
W
D
L
L
D
21Peterborough United crestPeterborough United6123410-65
D
L
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L
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22Bromley crestBromley6123617-115
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