World Cup 2026 Matchday Recap: Spain Thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 And Egypt Beat New Zealand On June 22

Spain produced a dominant performance to thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their Group H second match. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, scoring twice and providing an assist as La Roja ran riot. The 18-year-old winger opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick before doubling his tally with a clinical finish. Álvaro Morata and Dani Olmo also found the net for Spain, who dominated from start to finish. Saudi Arabia had no answer to Spain's quick passing and movement, with the result putting Spain top of Group H with two wins from two matches.

Lamine Yamal - Man of the Match

Spain #19

Scored two goals including a sensational free-kick and provided an assist in a breathtaking performance.

Belgium and Iran played out a goalless draw in their Group G second match, with both sides creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. Belgium dominated possession and had the better opportunities, with Kevin De Bruyne looking particularly dangerous, but were unable to break down a resolute Iran defense. The point keeps both teams in contention for qualification from Group G, with Egypt leading the way after two matches.

Kevin De Bruyne - Key Player

Belgium #7

Created several chances and controlled the midfield but couldn't find the breakthrough goal.

Cape Verde produced one of the shocks of the tournament so far, coming from behind twice to earn a historic 2-2 draw with Uruguay in their Group H second match. Darwin Núñez opened the scoring for Uruguay with a clinical finish, but Cape Verde equalized through a stunning strike from Garry Rodrigues. Federico Valverde restored Uruguay's lead with a powerful shot, but Jovane Cabral scored a late equalizer to secure a memorable point for the African nation.

Darwin Núñez - Star Striker

Uruguay #19

Scored one goal and created several chances but Uruguay couldn't hold on for the win.

Egypt secured a convincing 3-1 victory over New Zealand in their Group G second match. Mohamed Salah was the star of the show, scoring twice and providing an assist as the Pharaohs ran riot. The Liverpool forward opened the scoring with a clinical finish before doubling his tally from the penalty spot. Mostafa Mohamed also found the net for Egypt, who dominated from start to finish. Chris Wood pulled one back for New Zealand with a powerful header, but it wasn't enough as Egypt claimed all three points to go top of Group G.

Mohamed Salah - Man of the Match

Egypt #10

Scored two goals including a penalty and provided an assist in a match-winning performance.

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