Day 11 Results — June 21, 2026
Spain bulldozed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the standout performance of Day 11, with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal combining for three first-half goals to send La Roja to the top of Group H. Elsewhere, Egypt earned their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, Cape Verde continued their giant-killing run, and Belgium's hopes took a significant hit after a red card doomed them to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Iran.
Group G — Match Results
Belgium's campaign suffered a major setback in Los Angeles as they were held to a goalless draw by a resolute Iran side. The turning point came in the second half when defender Nathan Ngoy received a red card after fouling Mehdi Taremi — reportedly for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity following a badly mishit back-pass. Playing with ten men for the final half-hour, Belgium were unable to find a breakthrough, and Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand produced several remarkable saves to preserve the clean sheet. The draw leaves Belgium in a precarious position heading into the decisive third match-day.
Egypt secured a historic first FIFA World Cup victory, overcoming a fast-starting New Zealand side to win 3-1 in what proved to be a pulsating encounter. Finn Surman gave the All Whites the lead with a flying header from a corner kick in the 15th minute, but the Pharaohs showed their quality in the second half. Mostafa Zico levelled in the 58th minute with a header of his own, before Mohamed Salah — Egypt's talismanic captain — put his side ahead in the 67th minute. Trézéguet sealed the result with a diving header in the 82nd minute. For Salah, the goal adds to a historic tournament for a player who has waited over a decade for a World Cup moment of this magnitude.
Group H — Match Results
Spain were simply devastating in the first half, dismantling Saudi Arabia with a display of pace, precision, and clinical finishing that served notice to the rest of the tournament. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a cool finish from a tight angle — his first-ever FIFA World Cup goal at just 18 years and 343 days old, making him one of the youngest goalscorers in World Cup history. Mikel Oyarzabal then added two goals in a breathtaking three-minute spell: the first in the 21st minute and the second in the 24th, both from close range as Spain cut through the Saudi defence at will. Hassan Al Tambakti completed the humiliation with an own goal in the 49th minute. Both Yamal and Oyarzabal were withdrawn at half-time — a show of strength from manager Luis de la Fuente that underlined just how dominant the Euro 2024 champions have become. Spain now lead Group H after two matches.
Cape Verde continued their remarkable story at FIFA World Cup 2026, snatching a 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to remain unbeaten after two matches. The Blue Sharks drew first blood through Kevin Pina's outrageous 30-yard free kick in the 21st minute, a goal that sent their travelling support into raptures. Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay side — a two-time world champion — responded with two rapid goals either side of half-time: Maximiliano Araújo heading home in the 44th minute and Agustín Canobbio adding a second deep into first-half stoppage time. But Cape Verde refused to be beaten. Substitute Hélio Varela punished a mistake by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera in the 61st minute to restore parity and earn a famous point for the Atlantic island nation. Cape Verde's draw against the Euro 2026 co-hosts further cements their status as one of the surprises of the tournament — they follow their earlier stalemate against Spain with another hard-fought result.
What It Means — Standings Update
Group G — After Matchday 2
| Team | PJ | G | E | P | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Egypt's victory vaults them to the top of Group G with four points. Belgium and Iran are locked at two points apiece, which sets up an intriguing final matchday on June 26. Belgium's red card against Iran means they will also be without Nathan Ngoy for their crucial final group game.
Group H — After Matchday 2
| Team | PJ | G | E | P | GF | GC | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Spain are firmly in control of Group H. The battle for second place between Cape Verde and Uruguay is poised on a knife-edge, with both nations level on points, goals scored, and goals conceded. Saudi Arabia face an uphill battle but remain mathematically alive heading into matchday 3.
Today's Upcoming Matches — June 22, 2026
The action continues on Day 12 with four more Group Stage encounters across Groups I and J:
- Argentina vs Austria — 17:00 UTC (1:00 PM ET) — Group J
- France vs Iraq — 21:00 UTC (5:00 PM ET) — Group I
- Norway vs Senegal — 00:00 UTC June 23 (8:00 PM ET) — Group I
- Jordan vs Algeria — 03:00 UTC June 23 (11:00 PM ET) — Group J
All eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Argentina, who face Austria in what could be a landmark matchday for the defending champions. France look to build on their opening victory as they host Iraq in a Group I clash, while Erling Haaland's Norway face a stern test from a Senegal side that has impressed so far in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute — his first World Cup goal. Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace (21st and 24th minutes), and Hassan Al Tambakti completed the rout with an own goal in the 49th minute. Spain won 4-0.
Yes, June 21 marked a historic occasion for the Pharaohs. Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 with goals from Mostafa Zico (58'), Mohamed Salah (67'), and Trézéguet (82'). It was their first World Cup victory since returning to the global stage in 2026.
Egypt lead Group G with 4 points after 2 games. Spain lead Group H with 4 points after 2 games. Belgium and Iran are tied at 2 points in Group G; Cape Verde and Uruguay are tied at 2 points in Group H.
Belgian defender Nathan Ngoy received a red card during the second half of Belgium's 0-0 draw against Iran, reportedly for hauling down Mehdi Taremi after a badly mishit back-pass that left Taremi clean through on goal. The dismissal left Belgium with 10 men for the remainder of the match.