For the first time in 68 years, the FIFA World Cup witnessed four draws on a single day, a feat last achieved on June 15, 1958, when eight matches were played, according to The Athletic.
First Match: Cape Verde vs. Spain
In the opening fixture of the day, debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest upsets of the ongoing tournament. They held the star-studded, world number two-ranked Spain, who are also the current European champions, to a goalless draw in a sensational defensive masterclass in Atlanta on Monday.
Second Match: Egypt vs. Belgium
Egypt were denied their first-ever FIFA World Cup win despite a quick strike from Emam Ashour. Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal equalizer within the first minute of coming onto the pitch, resulting in a 1-1 draw between Belgium and Egypt in Seattle on Tuesday.
Third Match: Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia
An 80th-minute equalizer from Maximiliano Araujo helped Uruguay secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup clash in Miami on Tuesday. As a result, all teams in Group H — Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia — are level on one point each.
Fourth Match: Iran vs. New Zealand
In the last fixture of the day, Iran earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening World Cup match, a thrilling contest played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Upcoming Matches
Iran will return to Los Angeles to face Belgium, while New Zealand take on Egypt in Vancouver in the next Group G matches on Sunday. New Zealand, making their third appearance at the finals, remain without a win at a World Cup after seven matches. Iran is looking to reach the knockout round for the first time.
