2026 World Cup: Uruguay Couldn't Hold On to Victory Over Cape Verde; Egypt Defeated New Zealand
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the second round of group stage matches took place. At the end of the day’s action, Uruguay let a win slip away against Cape Verde, while Egypt secured an important victory over New Zealand.
In a Group H match held in Miami, Uruguay and Cape Verde played to a 2–2 draw.
The Uruguayans scored twice late in the first half thanks to goals by Ronald Araújo and Agustín Canobbio, but their opponents managed to equalize with strikes by Pina and Varela.
Uruguay — Cape Verde — 2–2
Goals: Araújo (44), Canobbio (45+5) — Pina (21), Varela (61).
In a Group G match held in Vancouver, the Egyptian national team confidently defeated New Zealand 3–1.
The New Zealanders opened the scoring with a goal by Sherman, but after halftime, the African team responded with three goals. Zico, Mohamed Salah, and Trezeguet scored.
New Zealand — Egypt — 1–3
Goals: Sherman (15) — Zico (58), Salah (67), Trezeguet (82).
Standings after the second round
Group G:
- Egypt — 4 points;
- Iran — 2;
- Belgium — 2;
- New Zealand — 1.
Group H:
- Spain — 4 points;
- Uruguay — 2;
- Cape Verde — 2;
- Saudi Arabia — 1.
On the next match day, teams from Groups I and J will take the field. The match schedule includes:
- France vs. Iraq;
- Norway vs. Senegal;
- Argentina vs. Austria;
- Jordan vs. Algeria.
Meanwhile, Mexico, the United States, and Germany have already secured their spots in the playoffs ahead of schedule.
As a reminder, the 2026 World Cup is being held with 48 national teams for the first time in history. Argentina remains the defending world champion, and the tournament’s final will take place on July 19 in New York.
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