World Cup Shocker: Cape Verde Holds Spain, Belgium Draws with Egypt

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued its unpredictable course on Monday, June 15, with several unexpected results shaking up the group stages. In Group H, Spain faced a stunning 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, who delivered an impressive defensive performance. The African nation committed only one foul, the lowest recorded in a World Cup match since 1966, highlighting their disciplined effort against the European giants.

Group G also witnessed a surprising outcome as Belgium was held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt. The match saw an own goal from Belgium's Mohamed Hany and a strike from Egypt's Emam Ashour. Later, Uruguay, under the guidance of coach Marcelo Bielsa, managed a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. After trailing at halftime due to a goal from Abdulelah Al-Amri, Uruguay fought back to equalize in the 80th minute through Araújo.

The day concluded with a thrilling 2-2 draw between New Zealand and Iran in Group H. Elijah Just scored both goals for the New Zealand team, while Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi found the net for Iran. This tournament, the largest in World Cup history with 48 participating nations and 104 matches, is being hosted across 16 venues in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, featuring an expanded format designed to increase global participation.