World Cup 2026 results: Historic day of draws as favourites Spain and Belgium stumble (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 World Cup saw four draws in a single day, including matches involving Spain, Belgium, and Uruguay, marking the first such occurrence in 68 years.

• 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 drew with Elijah Just scoring twice for New Zealand and Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi for Iran.
• Belgium drew against Egypt after Romelu Lukaku's own goal cancelled out Emam Ashour's goal.
• Spain was held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde, and Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia after Maxi Araujo equalised.
• Spain and Belgium, tournament favourites, stumbled in their matches.