Rodri, Doku and Marmoush aid teams in World Cup knockout progression
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Rodri, Jeremy Doku, and Omar Marmoush played pivotal roles for their nations in World Cup matches on Saturday. Rodri helped Spain secure a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, ensuring they topped Group H, while Doku contributed to Belgium's dominant 5-1 win against New Zealand, securing Group G's top spot. Marmoush appeared in Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran, allowing Egypt to advance as runners-up. The knockout stage matches are set for the coming week, with Spain facing either Austria or Algeria on July 2, Belgium meeting a third-placed team on July 1, and Egypt competing against Australia on July 3.
- •Spain tops Group H after defeating Uruguay 1-0.
- •Belgium secures Group G's top spot with a 5-1 win over New Zealand.
- •Egypt advances as Group G runners-up following a 1-1 draw with Iran.
- •Rodri, Doku, and Marmoush all featured prominently in their matches.
- •Knockout stage matches scheduled for early July.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri, Doku and Marmoush help nations reach World Cup knockout stages
"City trio Rodri, Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush all figured early on Saturday morning to help their respective nations reach the 2026 World Cup finals knockout stages. Men's Team Rodri: The story so fa...
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