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Can any of the four World Cup debutants cause a shock in '26?

Four nations will debut at the World Cup this summer, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan all set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It's 16 years since a newcomer made it into the knockout stages of the tournament, when Slovakia stunned holders Italy to eliminate them in South Africa. So do any of this year's debutants have the potential to replicate such heroics?

Yamal & Williams return to full training with Spain in major World Cup boost

Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener, with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training. The dynamic duo had been major doubts for the group clash with Cape Verde, but their presence at the team's base camp suggests they are ready for the big stage.

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.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Where to watch Cape Verde today?

Find out where to watch the game where you are. Scroll down for worldwide broadcasts!

Why Barcelona are ‘worried about Yamal’ at World Cup

Barcelona are reportedly feeling a sense of dread regarding the fitness of Lamine Yamal as the teenage sensation prepares to lead Spain’s charge at the World Cup. Despite the forward’s significance to the national team, officials at the Blaugrana are concerned that the recovery process for their crown jewel is being rushed to meet international deadlines.

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Posición	Equipo	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Puntos	Formulario
11	FC Zuerich II	34	11	8	15	59	62	-3	41	L L L W L
12	Breitenrain	34	11	8	15	46	51	-5	41	W L W L W
13	Luzern II	34	10	10	14	80	83	-3	40	L W L D W
14	FC Kreuzlingen	34	8	13	13	43	66	-23	37	D L W D D
15	Lugano II	34	8	12	14	45	75	-30	36	D D L L D

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