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Underdogs Roar: Shock Results at World Cup 2026
17 Jun
Summary
- Cape Verde, World Cup debutants, secured a historic goalless draw against Spain.
- Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper was instrumental in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay.
- Belgium needed a late own goal to salvage a 1-1 draw against Egypt.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued its pattern of dramatic upsets on Monday, with several underdog teams achieving surprising results against football powerhouses. Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, achieved a historic goalless draw against Spain in Group H, showcasing impressive defensive organization and resilience.
In Group G, Iran and New Zealand played out an exciting 2-2 draw, with both teams coming from behind. Saudi Arabia also secured a commendable 1-1 draw against Uruguay, largely thanks to an outstanding goalkeeping performance that denied Uruguay multiple times before they eventually equalized.
Belgium's campaign began with frustration as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt. The Pharaohs took a surprise lead, and Belgium only managed to equalize through an own goal shortly after Romelu Lukaku was substituted onto the field. These results underscore the unpredictable nature of the expanded World Cup.
