One of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far took place yesterday as Cape Verde held second-ranked Spain to a scoreless draw, earning a historic point against one of the tournament favorites.
Spain dominated possession with 74 percent of the ball and fired 27 shots, but the Cape Verde defense stood tall throughout the match to secure the tournament’s first 0-0 draw.
Egypt nearly pulled off a shock victory of its own against Belgium. Emam Ashour gave the Egyptians an early lead before Belgium responded with tactical adjustments and found an equalizer in the second half, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay also split the points in a 1-1 contest. Saudi Arabia struck first when Al Amri buried a rebound late in the opening half, but Maxi Araujo answered for Uruguay after the break to earn a share of the result.
The day’s final match produced the most goals as New Zealand and Iran battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw. New Zealand grabbed the lead twice, but Iran responded both times to avoid defeat.
Attention now shifts to another exciting slate of matches.
Action begins at 3 p.m. when 2022 World Cup runner-up France takes on African powerhouse Senegal. At 6 p.m., Erling Haaland and Norway make their first World Cup appearance since 1998 when they face Iraq.
Defending champion Argentina takes the field at 9 p.m. against Algeria, while Austria and Jordan wrap up the day’s action with a midnight kickoff.
MyFM Sports Director Dylan Potemri will continue bringing listeners daily World Cup Updates throughout the tournament, featuring match recaps, major storylines, and previews of upcoming matches.
Fans looking to experience the World Cup atmosphere locally can visit official MetroWest fan zones, viewing parties, and special events happening throughout the region. For schedules, locations, and additional information, visit MetroWestVisitors.org.
