Halfway through the group stage

Iran's World Cup debut comes just a day after Washington and Tehran announced a permanent deal to end their ongoing conflict.

Spain secured their first victory at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dominant win over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Belgium, meanwhile, were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Iran. In another match, Cape Verde and Uruguay shared the points after playing out a 2-2 draw.

In an unexpected turn at the World Cup, Spain and Cape Verde concluded with an astonishing tie despite Spain dominating with 23 shots on goal compared to Cape Verde's 6. The match was nearly a miraculous upset for Cape Verde, especially in the crucial ...

Follow live updates and latest news from FIFA World Cup Day 5 as Spain takes on Cape Verde and Iran plays in the U.S. amid the peace deal. Analysis, highlights and key moments.

Iran's players take part in a training session in Los Angeles ahead of their opening World Cup game against New Zealand — Patrick T. Fallon Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up ...