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Day five of 2026 World Cup features all draws in Group G and H matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:45 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Day five of 2026 World Cup features all draws in Group G and H matches
Summary

On June 16, 2026, the fifth day of the World Cup saw all matches in Groups G and H end in draws. Egypt initially took the lead against another team before conceding an equalizer through an own goal. In a closely matched game, Iran and New Zealand finished in a 2-2 draw. Teams like Spain and Uruguay, despite dominance, struggled to convert their chances, with Spain held by Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia unable to overcome their match against another opponent. The outcome leaves all teams needing victories in their upcoming fixtures to avoid elimination.

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  • •Egypt led its match but conceded an equalizer via an own goal.
  • •Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw.
  • •Spain's match against Cape Verde ended without a goal.
  • •Saudi Arabia also drew, finishing with a late equalizer from Maximiliano Araújo.
  • •All teams face pressure to secure wins in their next matches to avoid elimination.
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It was a day of complete parity, with very evenly matched contests both physically and tactically. The action in Groups G and H got underway, but none of the eight teams involved was able to tip the b...

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