World Cup sees four draws in a single day for first time since 1958
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 15, four matches in the ongoing 2026 World Cup ended in draws, marking a rare occurrence last seen in 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a goalless tie in Atlanta, while Egypt drew 1-1 with Belgium in Seattle. Uruguay also equalized late to match Saudi Arabia 1-1 in Miami. In Los Angeles, Iran and New Zealand played to an exhilarating 2-2 draw. FIFA recognized this as only the second instance of such a rarity for a single day at the World Cup, with a flurry of unexpected results suggesting a shift in tournament dynamics.
- •Cape Verde draws 0-0 with Spain in Atlanta
- •Egypt matches Belgium 1-1 in Seattle
- •Uruguay equalizes late against Saudi Arabia
- •Iran and New Zealand play to a 2-2 draw
- •Four draws mark first occurrence since 1958
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Parity reigns as World Cup sees four draws for first time since 1958
"Four matches ended in draws at the World Cup on Monday for the first time since 1958, as concerns over European dominance at the expanded 48-team tournament continued to be brushed away. A flurry of surprise results saw debutants Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta, while Egypt's match with Belgium finished 1-1 in Seattle.
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