2026.06.21 - 18:34

The next matches of the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been played.

Axar.az reports that in Group H, Spain defeated Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay is set to face Cape Verde.

In Group G, Belgium were held to a goalless draw by Iran, while Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

Second Round

Group H

June 21
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Referee: Raphael Claus (Brazil)
Atlanta Stadium

June 22
Uruguay vs. Cape Verde – 02:00
Referee: Espen Eskas (Norway)
Miami Stadium

Group G

June 21
Belgium 0-0 Iran
Referee: Dario Herrera (Argentina)
Los Angeles Stadium

June 22
New Zealand vs. Egypt – 05:00
Referee: Omar Mohammed Al Ali (United Arab Emirates)
BC Place Stadium

Notably, the victory was Egypt's first-ever win at a FIFA World Cup. The national team made its World Cup debut in 1934 and had failed to record a single victory in the tournament until now.