Cape Verde and Iran Lead Monday's World Cup 2026 Results Draws
Monday’s world cup 2026 results produced four draws in four matches, with Cape Verde holding Spain to 0-0 and Iran and New Zealand finishing 2-2. The day left all four teams in one group on 1 point after the first round.
Cape Verde Frustrates Spain
Cape Verde’s scoreless draw with Spain stood out because the gap in the numbers was wide. Spain held 74% possession and still could not break through, while Cape Verde lost the xG battle 2.16-0.28 and still left with a result that kept the group tight.
That was the sharpest mismatch of the day, yet it still ended level. Spain had the ball far more often, but Cape Verde limited the quality of chances and turned a one-sided statistical profile into a point.
Elijah Justin Stuns Iran
New Zealand’s 2-2 draw with Iran carried its own turn. Elijah Justin scored in the 7th and 53rd minutes for a brace, but Iran answered twice to pull level and prevent New Zealand from getting its first ever World Cup win against them.
Ramin scored for Iran in the 31st minute, and Mohebi added another in the 64th. New Zealand kept coming back into the match, but Iran’s response after each concession kept the score even at the final whistle.
Belgium also ended level after Emam Ashour scored for Al-Ahly against them in the first quarter of the match, and Uruguay and its Group H opponent played to a gritty draw on the same day. Four matches, four draws, and a group table that now has all four teams sitting on 1 point after the opening round.
