VGMG SPORTS DESK — The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with another exciting round of matches on Monday, as teams battled for advancement in the group stage across multiple venues in North America.
In Group H, Spain delivered an impressive performance, defeating Saudi Arabia 4-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match saw 18-year-old Lamine Yamal score his first World Cup goal, while Barcelona forward Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals. A Saudi own goal completed the scoring. The victory puts Spain at the top of Group H with four points after two matches.
Meanwhile, in Group G, Belgium continued to struggle, playing to a 0-0 draw with Iran in Los Angeles. The result leaves Belgium with just two points from two matches, putting their advancement prospects in doubt, while Iran earned their first point of the tournament.
Group F witnessed dominant performances from Asian teams and historic milestones. Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, with goals from Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda (two), and Junya Ito. The victory moved Japan into second place in the group alongside the Netherlands, both with four points.
Crucially, the match between Japan and Tunisia marked the 1,000th game in World Cup history, a monumental milestone nearly a century in the making. Japan’s clean passing and tactical discipline overwhelmed the Tunisian defense throughout the encounter.
The Netherlands secured their place at the top of Group F with a 5-1 victory over Sweden. Brian Brobbey scored twice in the first half, while Cody Gakpo added two more after the break. Sweden’s title hopes suffered a significant setback with the heavy defeat.
In Group E, Germany secured advancement to the round of 16 with a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast. Substitute Deniz Undav scored two goals after halftime to overturn Ivory Coast’s first-half lead, sending the German fans into celebrations.