Spain delivered the standout performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's June 21 slate, dismantling Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H, according to foxsports and olympics match reports. The result headlined a four-game program that also featured a stalemate between Belgium and Iran, a high-scoring draw between Uruguay and Cape Verde, and a confident Egypt win over New Zealand.
Spain Run Riot Behind Yamal and Oyarzabal
Lamine Yamal set the tone early, striking in the 10th minute to put Spain ahead, per foxsports and olympics. Mikel Oyarzabal then took over, scoring twice within three minutes to stretch the lead to 3-0 before halftime. The rout was completed early in the second half when Hassan Altambakti turned the ball into his own net, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory for La Roja.
The dominant display gave Spain a commanding statement in Group H and left Saudi Arabia searching for answers after a difficult afternoon.
Belgium and Iran Cancel Each Other Out
In Group G, Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw, according to foxsports and olympics. Neither side could break through, and the goalless result left both teams sharing the points in a tightly contested encounter.
The stalemate kept Group G finely balanced as the competition moved deeper into the group stage, with both nations still very much alive in the standings.
Uruguay Held, Egypt Hold Firm
Uruguay and Cape Verde shared a 2-2 draw in Group H, per foxsports and olympics, a result that further complicated the group's picture and underlined Cape Verde's resilience against more fancied opposition.
In the other Group G fixture, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, according to foxsports and olympics. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet all found the net for the Pharaohs, who controlled the contest and limited New Zealand to a single response.
The day's action spanned venues across the United States and Canada, with matches staged in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and Vancouver's BC Place. Spain's clash with Saudi Arabia kicked off at 12:00 PM ET (18:00 GMT) at Atlanta Stadium, while Belgium and Iran met at 3:00 PM ET (21:00 GMT) at Los Angeles Stadium. Uruguay faced Cape Verde at 6:00 PM ET in Miami, and the New Zealand-Egypt fixture wrapped the schedule at 9:00 PM ET at BC Place in Vancouver.
All four matches listed for June 21, 2026, were both scheduled and completed on the day, rounding out a full slate of Group G and Group H drama. Spain's emphatic win stood out as the clearest result, while the draws in Belgium-Iran and Uruguay-Cape Verde ensured several groups remain wide open heading into the next round of fixtures.
With contrasting outcomes across the four games, the World Cup's group phase continued to take shape, setting up an intriguing battle for qualification in both Group G and Group H, according to foxsports and olympics.
Sources: foxsports, olympics