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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.

France vs Northern Ireland predictions: Les Bleus cruise in Lille

We offer three key France and Northern Ireland predictions for their international friendly this Monday, including returns on total goals.

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.

Italy is battling against "monsters" and the next debacle

The first step towards World Cup qualification has been taken. Nevertheless, the pressure on the Italian national team is immense.

Vicario Dimarco Esposito Italia Irlanda del Nord esultanza tv 2026 16.9

Bosnia win, the Azzurri celebrate

The Azzurri’s celebrations were broadcast by Rai.

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Pos	Équipe	P	V	N	D	BP	A	+/-	Pts	Forme
12	Botswana Defence Force XI	30	7	9	14	30	42	-12	30	D D D N D
13	Extension Gunners	30	7	8	15	26	43	-17	29	V V D N V
14	Black Lions	30	7	6	17	17	38	-21	27	V D D V D
15	Santa Green	30	6	4	20	23	58	-35	22	D D V N D
16	Calendar Stars	30	5	6	19	19	43	-24	21	D D V D D

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