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Overview
- Spain and debutant Cabo Verde played to a 0–0 draw in Atlanta on Monday, with 40‑year goalkeeper Josimar 'Vozinha' named man of the match after a series of key saves.
- Belgium and Egypt drew 1–1 in Seattle on Monday after Emam Ashour scored for Egypt and Mohamed Hany turned a cross into his own net to level the game.
- Iran and New Zealand produced a 2–2 draw in Los Angeles on Monday as Elijah Just scored twice and Ramin Rezaeian and Milad Mohebi replied for Iran in a match marked by strong home support and political demonstrations.
- Uruguay and Saudi Arabia finished 1–1 in Miami on Monday when Abdulelah Al‑Amri opened the scoring and Maxi Araújo forced the equalizer in a game defined by heavy Uruguayan pressure and notable goalkeeper errors.
- The string of draws left multiple groups unusually balanced after the opening round, while off‑field stories — Cabo Verde’s Vozinha saying his mother could not travel because of visa problems and Tunisia sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy loss — are shaping early tournament narratives.