World Cup 2026 Results: Spain Hit Four, Egypt Top Group G, Cape Verde’s Fairytale Rolls On
Archive: World Cup 2026 results June 21. This dated report covers a completed matchday. Use the final group standings and knockout bracket for the complete tournament context.
Quick summary: On June 21, Spain responded to their opening stumble by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0, with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal; Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to top Group G; Uruguay were held 2-2 by debutants Cape Verde; and Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran. Groups G and H remain finely poised heading into the final round.
Matchday 2 of Groups G and H delivered a Spanish statement, a continuing fairytale and more Belgian frustration. Here is the full recap.
World Cup 2026 results June 21
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Spain produced the response they needed after their shock opening draw, sweeping Saudi Arabia aside 4-0 in Atlanta. Lamine Yamal marked his return to the starting line-up with his first-ever World Cup goal in the 10th minute, before Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice in three first-half minutes (21' and 24') to put the game beyond Saudi Arabia inside half an hour. La Roja added a fourth to complete a dominant, confidence-restoring win that takes them top of Group H.
Belgium 0-0 Iran
Belgium's troubles deepened as they were held to a goalless draw by a disciplined Iran, having a player sent off early in the second half. Drawn with Egypt in their opener and now blanked by Iran, the Red Devils have just two points from two games and face a nervy final group match. Iran, organised and resolute, claimed a battling clean sheet that keeps them in the hunt.
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
The fairytale rolls on. Tournament debutants Cape Verde earned a second consecutive draw, holding two-time champions Uruguay 2-2 in Miami. After frustrating Spain in their opener, the Blue Sharks showed they can do it against anyone, and with two points from two games — and Saudi Arabia still to come — they genuinely fancy their chances of reaching the knockouts. Uruguay, twice pegged back, will be frustrated to have dropped more points under Marcelo Bielsa.
Egypt 3-1 New Zealand
Egypt seized control of Group G with a 3-1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver, inspired by Mohamed Salah. New Zealand took an early lead, but Egypt responded emphatically, with Salah contributing a goal and an assist as they ran out comfortable winners. The result lifts Egypt to the top of the group on four points and leaves New Zealand needing a big result on the final matchday.
Group standings impact
In Group G, Egypt lead on four points, with Iran and Belgium on two (Iran ahead on goals scored) and New Zealand on one — the group is still wide open. In Group H, Spain top the group on four points, Uruguay and Cape Verde sit on two (Uruguay ahead on goals scored), and Saudi Arabia have one. Nothing is decided in either group. See the full Live Standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the World Cup 2026 results on June 21? Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia, Belgium 0-0 Iran, Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde, and Egypt 3-1 New Zealand.
Did Lamine Yamal score for Spain? Yes — Yamal scored his first-ever World Cup goal in the 10th minute of Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding a brace.
How is Cape Verde doing at the World Cup 2026? Cape Verde have two points from two games, drawing 0-0 with Spain and 2-2 with Uruguay, and remain in contention to reach the Round of 32 on their tournament debut.
Who is top of Group G? Egypt, after a 3-1 win over New Zealand, lead Group G on four points.
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