Key facts
- Spain was held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H opener.
- Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group G match.
- Spain dominated possession but was frustrated by Cape Verde's defense and goalkeeping.
- Both Spain and Cape Verde earned their first World Cup point.
- The Iran-New Zealand match is also noted in relation to a US-Iran peace deal.
Spain and Cape Verde played to a surprising goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H opener, with the tournament debutants holding the European champions to a stalemate thanks to disciplined defending and strong goalkeeping. In another Group G match, Belgium and Egypt also began their campaigns with a 1-1 draw. The day's events also include Iran's World Cup opener following a US-Iran peace deal. Images from the matches highlighted fan moments.