Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay Share Points in FIFA World Cup 2026
Three FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches ended in draws as Belgium drew with Egypt, Iran shared points with New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia held Uruguay. The results keep the qualification race wide open.
Prasanth Subramani 
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continued to deliver closely fought encounters as three group-stage matches ended in draws, ensuring that the battle for qualification remains wide open.
Belgium and Egypt Share the Points
In Group G, Belgium and Egypt played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in a match marked by determination and defensive discipline from both sides.
Neither team was willing to concede ground as they battled intensely for a crucial opening result. The draw earned both nations a valuable point and keeps them firmly in contention for a place in the knockout rounds.
Iran and New Zealand Produce Entertaining Thriller
The second Group G fixture saw Iran and New Zealand share the spoils in an exciting 2-2 draw.
The match featured end-to-end action, with both teams displaying attacking intent throughout the contest. Whenever one side gained the advantage, the other responded quickly, producing one of the most entertaining games of the group stage so far.
The result leaves both Iran and New Zealand with a point each, adding further intrigue to an already competitive Group G.
Saudi Arabia Hold Uruguay
In Group H, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay could not be separated as they finished with a 1-1 draw.
Saudi Arabia delivered another disciplined performance against one of South America's traditional football powers, while Uruguay showed resilience to ensure they did not leave empty-handed.
The shared points mean both teams remain well placed as they prepare for their upcoming group-stage fixtures.
Qualification Race Remains Open
With all three matches ending in draws, no team managed to secure a decisive advantage in either Group G or Group H. The results have tightened the standings and ensured that every remaining match will carry significant importance.
As the tournament progresses, even a single point could prove decisive in determining which teams advance to the knockout stage, setting up an exciting battle for qualification in the coming rounds.
