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SportsPublished: 22 June 2026 at 01:20

World Cup: Spain bounce back after poor start, Iran hold Belgium to goalless draw

In World Cup group stage matches, Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Iran played out a 0-0 draw with Belgium. Meanwhile, Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 and Curacao earned a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador.

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While the football world discusses Curacao's historic 0-0 draw with Ecuador, which prevented the South Americans from humiliating them, and Japan's emphatic 4-0 victory over Tunisia, more group stage matches took place at the World Cup.

Spain's national team showed their class. After an awkward start with a draw against Cape Verde, the Spaniards fully redeemed themselves in Atlanta by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0.

In another match, Iran managed to play a decent game against Belgium, earning a 0-0 draw.

These results highlight the unpredictability of the group stage and the varying performances of the teams.

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