The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and the opening day of matches has already delivered some stunning results. Spain, the reigning European champions, were held to a 0-0 draw by Cabo Verde, a team that had never before qualified for the World Cup. This result was a shock to many, as Cabo Verde defended valiantly and frustrated a star-studded Spanish side.
In other matches, Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw, with Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scoring an own goal in the second half. Saudi Arabia and Uruguay also played out a 1-1 draw, with Maxi Araujo scoring a late equalizer for Uruguay. Iran and New Zealand played out a 2-2 draw, with New Zealand's Elijah Just scoring two goals.
These results show that anything can happen in the World Cup, and that even the favorites can be surprised. Cabo Verde's performance against Spain was particularly impressive, as they defended well and played intelligently. Spain's star-studded midfield struggled to create chances, and the team was forced to bring on two of its best attackers in a desperate effort to score.
The tournament is still in its early stages, and there are many more matches to come. However, these opening results have already delivered some exciting moments and surprises, and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the tournament unfolds.
