Russia Overview

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.

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

How to watch the Friendlies match between Egypt and Russia, as well as kick-off time and team news

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 interview, the Swiss official argued that the exclusion only created frustration. He also doubled down on his decision to award President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.