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2026 World Cup Sunday Preview: Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and More

The tournament rolls on across the United States, Mexico, and Canada with a packed schedule. Sunday features Spain facing Saudi Arabia, Belgium taking on Iran, Uruguay against Cabo Verde, and New Zealand squaring off with Egypt.

Weekend Recap

The Netherlands grabbed attention by thrashing Sweden 5-1, led by Brian Brobbey’s two goals, Cody Gakpo’s brace, and a late strike from winger Crysencio Summerville. Germany edged Côte d’Ivoire in added time thanks to Denis Undav’s two goals. Curaçao earned their first-ever point by holding Ecuador, while Japan’s 4-0 victory over Tunisia sent the latter home and pushed Sweden into the top two of Group F.

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia

Spain’s opening match was a shock 0-0 draw with Cabo Verde, a result they cannot repeat. Their Sunday clash with Saudi Arabia is crucial since the Saudis also started with a draw, this time versus Uruguay. All four teams in the group sit on one point, so every moment counts.

Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona star, may get more minutes after only playing 20 minutes last game but admits he isn’t ready for a full match due to a hamstring issue.

Belgium vs. Iran

Group G is wide open with all teams tied at one point. Belgium seeks to recover from a disappointing draw against Egypt, while Iran has become a tough opponent. The Iranian team faces unusual travel restrictions, arriving in the US only on Saturday and needing to leave immediately after the game. This might fuel their determination.

Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde’s draw with Spain surprised many, proving they can compete with strong teams. But Uruguay looks ready to take advantage and grab an edge in the group, making this encounter intense and unpredictable.

New Zealand vs. Egypt

New Zealand, the lowest-ranked side here, impressed with a spirited 2-2 draw against Iran. They’ll look to replicate that against Egypt, who are desperate for their first-ever World Cup win.

Where to Watch

  • FOX Network
  • fuboTV
  • Telemundo
  • Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
  • FOX One

Catch every match live on these platforms.

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