World Cup matches see four draws, first since 1958
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 15, four matches in the World Cup ended in draws, marking a historic occurrence not seen since 1958. Spain failed to secure a win against Cape Verde, Belgium was held by Egypt, while Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia. Iran and New Zealand also played to a 2-2 draw later in the day. This event highlights an unusual trend in the tournament, raising questions about the overall competitiveness among teams.
- •Spain draws with Cape Verde
- •Belgium held by Egypt
- •Uruguay ties 1-1 against Saudi Arabia
- •Iran and New Zealand finish 2-2
- •First day with four draws since 1958
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"Spain stumble against Cape Verde, Belgium slip up against Egypt, and Uruguay can only manage a 1:1 draw against Saudi Arabia: yesterday’s World Cup day had plenty of surprises in store.As there was ...
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