Debutants Cape Verde continue to capture hearts at the Fifa World Cup, fighting back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw with heavyweights Uruguay. Photo: AFP
The landscape of the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group G has been completely turned on its head following a historic Matchday 2.
For the heavyweights of Belgium, what was meant to be a straightforward march to the knockout stages has transformed into an existential crisis. The ageing "Golden Generation" found themselves completely stifled by Iran side in Los Angeles.
In stark contrast, absolute euphoria has gripped Cairo. Led by an inspired Mohamed Salah, Egypt climbed to the summit of the group standings after roaring back to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver — clinching a monumental, first-ever World Cup match victory in the nation’s history.
Belgian media lambasted the Red Devils' lacklustre 1-1 draw, with the team's ageing stars drawing scorn from newspapers.
