The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered goals, drama, and nonstop entertainment through its opening days, but Monday brought something the tournament had not seen in nearly seven decades.
For the first time since 1958, all four World Cup matches played on the same day ended in draws.
A day that many expected to feature several favorites collecting three points instead turned into a celebration of parity, resilience, and the growing strength of nations across the global game.
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
The biggest shock of the day came in the tournament’s early kickoff.
Spain entered the match as overwhelming favorites against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, but the African side produced one of the defensive performances of the tournament so far. Spain dominated possession and territory but could not find a breakthrough.
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper and back line stood tall for 90 minutes, earning a famous point and immediately creating one of the biggest upsets of the group stage.
For Spain, questions will now be asked about their finishing and creativity in the final third.
Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Belgium’s World Cup return also failed to produce a victory.
Egypt struck first through E. Ashour in the 20th minute, stunning the Belgian supporters and putting the Red Devils under pressure for most of the afternoon.
Belgium finally found an equalizer in the 66th minute, though it came via an Egyptian own goal rather than a moment of attacking brilliance.
Romelu Lukaku’s introduction helped energize the Belgian attack, but Egypt held firm and secured a valuable point that could prove crucial later in the group.
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
Another World Cup heavyweight found itself frustrated as Uruguay needed a late rescue act.
Saudi Arabia took the lead through Al-Amri in the 41st minute and looked on course for a famous victory. Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay side struggled to break down the organized Saudi defense for much of the contest.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 80th minute when Maxi Araújo found the equalizer, preventing what would have been one of the tournament’s biggest surprises.
Saudi Arabia will likely view the result as two points dropped, while Uruguay may feel fortunate to escape with one.
Iran 2-2 New Zealand
The day’s most entertaining match came in the finale.
New Zealand shocked Iran with an early goal from Eli Just in the seventh minute before Iran responded through Rezaeian and Mohebbi to take control.
But Just was not finished.
The New Zealand star struck again in the 54th minute to complete his brace and secure a massive point for the Oceania nation in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
The result keeps both teams alive in the race to advance while adding another chapter to an unforgettable day.
A World Cup First in 68 Years
The last time a World Cup day featuring four matches ended with all four games drawn was in Sweden in 1958.
It took 68 years for history to repeat itself.
What makes the achievement even more remarkable is the variety of draws. There was a scoreless shocker, two hard-fought 1-1 battles, and a thrilling 2-2 contest. Favorites stumbled, underdogs believed, and every team left the field with something to celebrate—or regret.
After four days filled with goals and excitement, Monday reminded everyone why the World Cup is unlike any other sporting event. On the biggest stage in football, no result is guaranteed.
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