Spain Bounces Back With Saudi Arabia Rout as Belgium Faces Iran

After a shocking opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain rebounds with a dominant victory while Belgium and Iran prepare to meet in Los Angeles.

Justin Tomlinson

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Spain Bounces Back With Saudi Arabia Rout as Belgium Faces Iran

Spain has successfully rebounded from an unexpected setback in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After being held to a shock draw by Cape Verde in their tournament opener, the Spanish national team bounced back in dominant fashion by securing a decisive rout over Saudi Arabia.[1][2]

Meanwhile, the tournament's schedule features a matchup between Belgium and Iran, with the two sides set to face off against each other in Los Angeles. The day's lineup of fixtures also features several other teams, as Uruguay, Cape Verde, New Zealand, and Egypt are all scheduled to be in action.[1][2]

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