World Cup 2026 · Day 12
Day twelve: Argentina, France, Norway and Senegal headline Monday a day after Spain crushed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Belgium were held 0-0 by Iran
The 2026 World Cup group stage reaches day twelve. On Monday 22 June, Argentina face Austria near Dallas, France meet Iraq in Philadelphia, Norway take on Senegal at MetLife Stadium and Jordan play Algeria, a day after Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 for a first win, Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 and Uruguay were held 2-2 by Cape Verde. Five verified stories.
22 June 2026 · WorldCuply.com daily news archive
Day twelveArgentina face Austria near Dallas on Monday
Holders Argentina meet Austria at the stadium near Dallas on 22 June in their second Group J match. Lionel Scaloni's side look to build on their opening result as the day twelve programme gets under way in the afternoon.
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Day twelveFrance meet Iraq while Norway and Senegal close the night
Day twelve on 22 June also brings France against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Norway against Senegal at MetLife Stadium and Jordan against Algeria, four matches running into the night across the host cities.
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Group HSpain crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 for a first win
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta on 21 June to claim their first victory of the tournament. After a goalless draw with Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente's European champions took control of Group H before a decisive clash with Uruguay.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · Olympics.com
Group GBeiranvand stars as Iran hold Belgium 0-0 near Los Angeles
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at the Los Angeles stadium on 21 June. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of saves to earn Iran a hard-fought point, leaving Group G still searching for its first winner.
Sources: ESPN · Sky Sports
Group HUruguay held 2-2 by Cape Verde in Miami Gardens
Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in Miami Gardens on 21 June. The result keeps Group H tight ahead of the final round, with Uruguay still chasing the win they need to secure a knockout place.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · ESPN