World Cup 2026 June 26 Results: Cape Verde Make History as Dembélé Dazzles
Archive: World Cup 2026 results June 26. This dated report covers a completed matchday. Use the final group standings and knockout bracket for the complete tournament context.
Quick summary: On June 26, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to reach the Round of 32 in a fairytale debut, while Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1. Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to send the two-time champions out, Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G, Egypt and Iran drew 1-1, and Senegal hammered Iraq 5-0.
The final day of Groups G, H and I delivered history, heartbreak and a hat-trick for the ages. Here is the full recap.
World Cup 2026 results June 26
Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 but the Germans still won Group E; the USA lost a five-goal thriller 3-2 to Türkiye yet finished top of Group D; the Netherlands and Japan went through from Group F; and Australia and Paraguay played out a mutually beneficial goalless draw. Groups A–F are now complete.
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Norway 1-4 France
France signed off the group stage with a statement, demolishing a heavily-rotated Norway 4-1 to win Group I with a perfect nine points. The night belonged to Ousmane Dembélé, who scored a sensational first-half hat-trick in barely half an hour to announce France as serious contenders. With qualification long secured, Norway boss Ståle Solbakken rested Erling Haaland and others, and the galaxy of French talent punished them. Both sides were already through — France as winners, Norway in second.
Senegal 5-0 Iraq
Senegal did everything they could, thrashing a hapless Iraq 5-0 with Pape Gueye scoring twice in a dominant display. The result lifted Senegal to three points and a strong third-place goal difference — but as it turned out, even five goals may not be enough to drag them into the knockouts, with the best-third-placed race brutally tight. Iraq, beaten in all three games, leave the tournament winless; coach Graham Arnold said his nation could be proud of their effort.
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia
The fairytale is complete. Cape Verde held Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw to finish second in Group H and reach the Round of 32 — an astonishing achievement for one of the smallest nations by population ever to play at a World Cup, let alone reach the knockouts. Goalkeeper Vozinha was again outstanding, and the Blue Sharks’ three draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were enough to make history. Bubista’s side have captured hearts worldwide.
Uruguay 0-1 Spain
Spain made it three points from three at the top of Group H, beating Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to underline their contender credentials. The result, combined with Cape Verde’s draw, knocked out two-time world champions Uruguay, whose campaign of three games without a win ends in elimination. Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, with Lamine Yamal and a wealth of attacking talent, march on as one of the tournament favourites.
Egypt 1-1 Iran
Egypt and Iran shared a 1-1 draw in Seattle, a result that took Egypt through in second place in Group G behind Belgium. Iran finish third on three points and, like Senegal, must wait on the best-third-placed reckoning. Mohamed Salah’s Egypt have reached the knockouts for the first time, a milestone for the North African side, while Iran can feel desperately unlucky to be sweating on their fate.
New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
Belgium finally delivered the performance their talent demanded, thrashing New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G — their first win after two opening draws lifting them above Egypt on goal difference. Romelu Lukaku and the Red Devils’ attack clicked at last, easing the pressure on Rudi Garcia’s side as they head into the knockouts. New Zealand, brave throughout, are eliminated but leave with credit.
Who’s through, who’s out — and Scotland on the brink
Qualified: Belgium (G, winners), Egypt (G), Spain (H, winners), Cape Verde (H), France (I, winners), Norway (I).
Eliminated: New Zealand, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Iraq. With Groups A–I complete, the best-third-placed race has tightened dramatically — and Scotland have been pushed to the brink of elimination, overtaken by the strong third-placed finishes of Senegal and Iran. — see the full Live Standings
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the World Cup 2026 results on June 26? Norway 1-4 France, Senegal 5-0 Iraq, Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia, Uruguay 0-1 Spain, Egypt 1-1 Iran, and New Zealand 1-5 Belgium.
Did Cape Verde qualify for the knockouts? Yes — Cape Verde finished second in Group H and reached the Round of 32, a historic first for the small island nation.
Who won Group G, H and I? Belgium won Group G, Spain won Group H, and France won Group I.
Are Uruguay out of the World Cup? Yes — Uruguay finished third in Group H with two points and were eliminated.
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