For some reason, golden generations have a tendency to wilt under the weight of the expectations placed on them, for England in 2002 see Belgium 24 years later – both sides considerably less than the sum of their parts.Ageing though they are, a goalless draw with Iran was certainly a disappointing result for Rudi Garcia’s Europeans. Their Group G opponents, meanwhile, had goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand to thank for keeping them in a tournament Fifa and the United States have done everything they can to force them out of.There had been questions over Spain too, but they were partially dispelled with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, although the jury will remain out until Luis de la Fuente’s side play someone good.It was Father’s Day in the United States on Sunday, except in Miami where it was one mother’s day, with Ana Candida Evora on hand to watch Cabo Verde hero Vozinha and his teammates take on Uruguay.There is still the second Group G clash between New Zealand and Egypt to come at 9am (Hong Kong Time), until then, here’s what happened while you were sleeping.Uruguay’s Maxi Araujo scores his side’s equaliser. Photo: ReutersKeeping the faith