Spain seek first win as Uruguay face Cabo Verde in World Cup
Short overview
Matchday 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features the second round of fixtures in Groups G and H, with all teams still seeking their first victory after opening draws. Spain take on Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay meet Cabo Verde.
Matchday 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ brings the second round of fixtures in Groups G and H, with every team still searching for their first win of the tournament. After all four opening matches in these groups ended in draws, the pressure is on to secure a victory and gain an advantage in the race for the Round of 32.
Group H: Spain seek breakthrough against Saudi Arabia
European champions Spain kick off the day's action as they face Saudi Arabia, six days after being held to a goalless draw by Cabo Verde. Spain will be eager to find their attacking rhythm and claim their first three points. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, also started with a draw, having shared the points with Uruguay in their opening match.
Uruguay meet Cabo Verde in key clash
Later in Group H, two-time world champions Uruguay take on Cabo Verde. Both sides will be looking to build on their opening results: Uruguay drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, while Cabo Verde earned a credible draw against Spain. With all four teams level on one point, a win would put either side in a strong position to advance.
Group G: Belgium face Iran, New Zealand meet Egypt
In Group G, Belgium take on IR Iran in the day's second fixture, followed by New Zealand against Egypt. The opening round saw Belgium and Egypt play out a 1-1 draw, while IR Iran and New Zealand also finished 2-2. As a result, no team in Group G can qualify or be eliminated after the second round of matches.
Path to the Round of 32
With two matches remaining in the group stage, any team that secures at least four points from their next two games will guarantee a place in the Round of 32, either as group winners or runners-up. The tight standings mean every match carries significant weight.
Matchday 11 fixtures
The schedule for Matchday 11 is as follows:
- Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (Group H)
- Belgium vs. IR Iran (Group G)
- New Zealand vs. Egypt (Group G)
- Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde (Group H)
All matches are part of the second round of group-stage fixtures, with kick-off times and venues to be confirmed by FIFA.
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