World Cup 2026 Day 11 Results: Spain Wake Up, Cape Verde Shock Uruguay and Egypt Come Back
Day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another important set of group-stage results. Spain responded with authority after a difficult opener. Cape Verde proved its first result was no fluke. Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand. Belgium and Iran were held in a tense draw, leaving both under pressure before the final group match.
Day 11 results
- Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
- Belgium 0-0 Iran
- Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
- New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
Spain find the answer they needed
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and changed the tone of their tournament. After the opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain needed a clear, controlled performance. They got it.
The match opened early, and Spain played with more rhythm, more width and more precision in the final third. The result gives them breathing room in Group H and puts them in a stronger position before the final matchday.
The four goals matter, but the bigger signal was the performance. Spain recovered control, confidence and the feel of a major contender in a group already full of tension.
Cape Verde change the story of Group H again
Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in one of the most entertaining matches of the day. Cape Verde competed with personality again and took points from another major opponent.
After holding Spain, Cape Verde also hurt Uruguay. This is no longer a small surprise. Their World Cup has structure, belief and a real ability to disturb stronger teams.
For Uruguay, the draw leaves an uncomfortable message. They have quality and moments of reaction, but they still have not closed games with authority. In a tight group, those dropped points matter.
Egypt react in time and enter the race
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 after falling behind. New Zealand struck first, but Egypt stayed composed. They adjusted, waited for the right moments and finished with more attacking power.
The comeback changes the picture in Group G. Egypt now have a win with value beyond three points, because it gives them confidence before the final group match.
New Zealand leave with frustration. They competed, took the lead and had strong spells, but they could not protect the advantage against a team with more attacking resources.
Belgium and Iran stop each other
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in a closed match with little room for mistakes. Neither side found the goal needed to take control of its qualification path.
The result leaves both teams with work to do. Belgium still have no win in the tournament and failed to turn possession into a real edge. Iran defended with discipline and earned a useful point, but they also keep searching for their first victory.
Group G remains wide open and full of pressure. The final matchday will bring more than a fight for position. It will bring a fight for survival.
What Day 11 means
- Spain produced their best performance of the tournament and regained strength in Group H.
- Cape Verde took points from another major opponent and now fight for qualification with real arguments.
- Uruguay dropped points again and now enter the final matchday under pressure.
- Egypt earned a key comeback win and moved fully into the Group G race.
- Belgium still have no win and need a fast response.
- Iran added another draw and remain alive, but need more attacking threat.
A day that tightened the groups
Day 11 was more than a set of scorelines. It changed the pressure in multiple groups. Spain looked like Spain again. Cape Verde confirmed the opening result was not an accident. Egypt came back to life. Belgium moved closer to danger.
With the 48-team format, third place still has value. At this stage, every point starts to shape the path. A draw no longer always feels safe. Goal difference starts to matter more. One timely reaction changes a full campaign.
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