Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. Iran were initially to be based in Tucson,

Spain begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup run Monday, June 15. What to know about Spain vs Cape Verde, Belgium vs Egypt and the first game in Miami.

Iran on Monday came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the FIFA World as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.

Despite a good response from Uruguay, Saudi Arabia go into the break with a 1-0 lead. Muslera fumbles a save, allowing Abdulelah Al-Amri to pounce on the rebound and give the Saudis the lead. Brilliant save from Fernando Muslera as he palms Abdulelah Al-Amri's shot away.

Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said.

The 2026 World Cup remains at full throttle on Monday, June 15, and after Spain's shocking draw and Belgium 's tight matchup with Egypt, the two night games feature Uruguay vs. Sa

All three matches on Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup ended in stalemates. The biggest shock was Spain's 0-0 draw against debutants Cape Verde.