FIFA World Cup sees four draws in a day for 1st time in 68 Years

The FIFA World Cup witnessed an unprecedented event on Tuesday, with four matches ending in draws on the same day. This parity in results had not been seen in exactly 68 years, since June 15, 1958, when eight games were played.

In a significant upset, debutants Cape Verde held the heavily favored, star-studded Spanish team, ranked second in the world and current European champions, to a goalless draw. The match was characterized by a sensational defensive masterclass from the African nation.

Elsewhere, Egypt was denied its first-ever World Cup victory when Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal equalizer for Belgium within a minute of entering the pitch, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Uruguay also played to a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia, with an 80th-minute equalizer from Maximiliano Araujo. These results left all teams in Group H – Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia – level with one point each.

In the final match of the day, Iran and New Zealand played out a thrilling 2-2 draw. Iran will face Belgium next in Los Angeles, while New Zealand is set to play Egypt in Vancouver. New Zealand, in their third World Cup appearance, is still seeking their first win after seven matches, while Iran aims to reach the knockout stage for the first time.