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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.

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.

UEFA slammed for 'pointless' Wales vs N. Ireland clash

Former Northern Ireland international Chris Brunt has sensationally hit out at UEFA over the scheduling of what he describes as a "pointless" friendly against Wales. Both nations saw their World Cup dreams extinguished during the play-off semi-finals, yet they are still required to travel to Cardiff for a fixture that has no bearing on tournament qualification.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Voecklamarkt	30	11	6	13	38	53	-15	39	W W D W D
10	Vorwaerts Steyr	30	10	8	12	32	38	-6	38	D L D L D
11	Ried II	30	11	4	15	54	70	-16	37	W W D W W
12	ASK Klagenfurt	30	11	4	15	51	58	-7	37	W L W L L
13	SC Gleisdorf	30	9	8	13	39	43	-4	35	D L L D L

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

UEFA slammed for 'pointless' Wales vs N. Ireland clash

Italy is battling against "monsters" and the next debacle

Bosnia win, the Azzurri celebrate

Northern Ireland manager O'Neill: "There was a handball in the first half that I'd like to have a look at again..."

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