Trossard starts for Belgium, Merino plays for Spain in World Cup draws
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Leandro Trossard featured for Belgium and Mikel Merino for Spain as both teams drew their opening World Cup matches on June 16, 2026. Belgium faced Egypt in Seattle, finishing 1-1 after an equalizing own goal. Trossard was instrumental throughout the match. Spain, meanwhile, was held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in Atlanta, with Merino coming on in the second half but unable to change the outcome. Both teams remain with one point heading into their next fixtures against Iran and Saudi Arabia, respectively.
- •Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener.
- •Leandro Trossard plays the full match and creates chances.
- •Spain held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde.
- •Mikel Merino adds to Spain's attack late but cannot score.
- •Both teams level on points ahead of next matches.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Trossard shines while Merino frustrated as Arsenal stars feature in World Cup draws
"Arsenal’s international contingent continued their World Cup journeys on Monday, with Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino both featuring as Belgium and Spain were held to draws in their opening group-...
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