DID Press: The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued overnight with decisive matches across Groups G, H, and I, where Belgium national football team and Spain national football team secured strong wins to move closer to qualification, while Iran were held to a draw by Egypt in a key group-stage clash.
In Group G, Belgium delivered a dominant 5–1 victory over New Zealand, sealing qualification and finishing top of the group on goal difference.
The most closely watched match saw Iran draw 1–1 with Egypt. Iran recovered quickly after conceding an early goal, but despite several chances on both sides, the match ended level. The result confirmed Egypt’s qualification, while Iran’s progression now depends on final group results.
In Group H, Spain secured a narrow but crucial 1–0 win over Uruguay to maintain top position and continue their consistent run in the tournament.
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a 0–0 draw, with Cape Verde producing one of the tournament’s early surprises and keeping their qualification hopes alive.
In Group I, Senegal recorded a commanding 5–0 win over Iraq, one of the standout performances of the round, significantly strengthening their chances of advancing.
France national football team defeated Norway 4–1 in an emphatic display, confirming their qualification and securing top spot in the group.
Night Matches Schedule (Afghanistan Time)
Panama vs England – 1:30 AM
Croatia vs Ghana – 1:30 AM
Colombia vs Portugal – 4:00 AM
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan – 4:00 AM
Jordan vs Argentina – 6:30 AM
Algeria vs Austria – 6:30 AM
The World Cup 2026 continues today with high-stakes fixtures in Groups K, L, and J, where major contenders including Argentina, England, Portugal, and Colombia aim to secure qualification to the knockout stage. The results are expected to significantly shape the final group standings.