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FIFA WC standings: How groups shape up after 16 matches & historic day of draws
Published 16 June 2026 ยท sports
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with a historic day of four draws, a feat unseen since 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held Spain
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with a historic day of four draws, a feat unseen since 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held Spain, while Belgium, Uruguay, and Iran also drew their opening matches. With heavyweights yet to play, the battle for the knockout stage is intensifying, proving no team can be underestimated.
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 12:04 PM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 12:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with a historic day of four draws, a feat unseen since 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held Spain, while Belgium, Uruguay, and Iran also drew their opening matches.
With heavyweights yet to play, the battle for the knockout stage is intensifying, proving no team can be underestimated.