World Cup 2026 results: Historic day of draws as favourites Spain and Belgium stumble

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMikel 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. In fullEverything you missed overnight at the World Cup 2026Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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