Follow live updates and latest news from FIFA World Cup Day 5 as Spain takes on Cape Verde and Iran plays in the U.S. amid the peace deal. Analysis, highlights and key moments.

Matchday 5 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features heavyweight contenders Spain and Uruguay kicking off their campaigns in Group H. Meanwhile, Group G sees Iran face New Zealand and…

Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and Iran begin their campaigns as off-field stories also shape the World Cup.

Follow live as Spain get their World Cup campaign underway against debutants Cape Verde.

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Follow live updates and latest news from FIFA World Cup Day 5 as Spain takes on Cape Verde and Iran plays in the U.S. amid the peace deal. Analysis, highlights and key moments.

A 40-year-old goalkeeper starred for debutants Cape Verde against a flat Spain, as build-up intensifies towards Iran’s opening game against New Zealand.

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