World Cup 2026 results: Historic day of draws as favourites Spain and Belgium stumble
Mikel Oyarzabal #21 of Spain during the Cape Verde match at Atlanta Stadium (Getty)
Four draws occurred in a single day at the World Cup, marking only the second time in history and the first in 68 years.
Iran and New Zealand played out a gripping draw, with Elijah Just scoring twice for the All Whites, while Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi secured a point for Iran.
Belgium salvaged a point against Egypt after Romelu Lukaku’s introduction led to an own goal, cancelling out Emam Ashour’s impressive strike.
Tournament favourites Spain were held to a goalless stalemate by Cape Verde, raising concerns about their performance.
Uruguay battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia, with Maxi Araujo equalising after Abdulelah Al-Amri had given the Green Falcons the lead.
