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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.

Bayern pay tribute as teenage star dies after severe head injury

Bayern Munich have confirmed the tragic death of 18-year-old Chinese talent Guo Jiaxuan after an accident during a training match in February.

Ex-PL player sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption

Li Tie, the former Premier League footballer and one-time team-mate of Wayne Rooney, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption.

China vs Japan: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification match between China and Japan, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Australia vs China: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification match between Australia and China, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Ex-China FA president sentenced to life in jail

The former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has reportedly been sentenced to life in prison for bribery.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
10	Atletico MG	20	8	4	8	25	25	0	28	W D W L W
11	Coritiba	21	7	6	8	25	28	-3	27	L D L L W
12	Sao Paulo	20	7	5	8	25	23	2	26	D L L D L
13	Vitoria	21	7	5	9	22	31	-9	26	L L D W L
14	Mirassol	20	6	5	9	23	27	-4	23	W D W L W