# World Cup 2026 Day 4 Recap: Underdogs Rule as All Four Matches End in Draws
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Monday, June 15, will go down as the day of the underdog at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Across four matches in Groups G and H, not a single favorite managed to secure a win — all four games ended in draws, shaking up the standings early in the tournament.
Here’s everything you need to know from Day 4 in the United States.
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## Monday’s Results at a Glance
| Group | Match | Score | Venue |
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| H | Spain vs. Cape Verde | 0-0 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
| G | Belgium vs. Egypt | 1-1 | Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) |
| H | Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | 1-1 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) |
| G | Iran vs. New Zealand | 2-2 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
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## Key Moments & Highlights
### 🌟 Cape Verde Stuns Spain (0-0)
The story of the day came in Atlanta, where World Cup debutant **Cape Verde** held one of the tournament favorites, **Spain**, to a scoreless draw. Ranked as massive +1088 underdogs (per FOX Sports odds), the island nation defended resolutely and earned a historic first-ever World Cup point. Spain dominated possession but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
### 🇪🇬 Egypt Battles Belgium (1-1)
In Seattle, **Egypt** took the fight to **Belgium** and came within minutes of a famous victory. The Pharaohs took the lead and held it deep into the second half before Belgium found an equalizer. The result leaves Group G wide open after Matchday 1.
### 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Holds Uruguay (1-1)
**Abdulelah Al Amri** gave **Saudi Arabia** a first-half lead in Miami, putting the Green Falcons on track for three points. But **Maxi Araújo’s** 80th-minute equalizer rescued a draw for **Uruguay**, a team many expected to challenge for top spot in Group H.
### 🇮🇷🇳🇿 Iran vs. New Zealand Thriller (2-2)
The nightcap in Los Angeles delivered the action. **Elijah Just** scored twice for **New Zealand** — first in the early minutes, then again after halftime to put the All Whites ahead 2-1. But **Mohammad Mohebbi** answered just 10 minutes later, and **Ramin Rezaeian** (who finished with a goal and an assist) helped Iran claw back to 2-2. The match also saw controversy at the stadium gates over FIFA’s ban of pre-revolutionary Iranian flags.
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## Group Standings After Matchday 1
### Group G
| Team | Pts | GD |
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| Belgium | 1 | 0 |
| Egypt | 1 | 0 |
| Iran | 1 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 |
### Group H
| Team | Pts | GD |
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| Spain | 1 | 0 |
| Cape Verde | 1 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 |
| Uruguay | 1 | 0 |
Both groups are completely level after one round of matches.
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## Looking Ahead: Tuesday, June 16 — Groups I & J Kick Off
Today brings four more matches as Groups I and J enter the fray. Headlining the slate is **Argentina vs. Algeria** and **France vs. Senegal**.
| Time (ET) | Match | Group | Venue | TV |
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| 3:00 PM | France vs. Senegal | Group I | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | FOX |
| 6:00 PM | Iraq vs. Norway | Group I | Gillette Stadium (Boston, MA) | FOX |
| 9:00 PM | Argentina vs. Algeria | Group J | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) | FOX |
| 12:00 AM | Austria vs. Jordan | Group J | Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco, CA) | FS1 |
**France** enters as -209 favorites against **Senegal** in a mouthwatering Group I opener. Later, **Argentina** (the +950 favorites to win it all) takes on **Algeria** in what could be Lionel Messi’s final World Cup campaign.
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## FAQ
**Q: Are all World Cup 2026 matches available to stream?**
A: Yes. Every match is broadcast on FOX or FS1 in the US, and can be streamed via the FOX Sports app or Fubo.
**Q: How does the new 48-team format work?**
A: 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of 4. The top two from each group advance, plus the 8 best third-placed teams, making a 32-team knockout round.
**Q: When is the 2026 World Cup final?**
A: The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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