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Today · 21 June 2026

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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: top spot on line

Next 205:00 AEST Mon, 22 JuneBelgium vs IranGroup G08:00 AEST Mon, 22 JuneUruguay vs Cape Verde IslandsGroup HAll fixtures →

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Today's brief

Germany, USA, Mexico Dominate as World Cup Groups Heat Up

Germany, USA, and Mexico have all earned perfect 6 points to lead their groups, while Canada's 6-0 thrashing of Qatar has made them a surprise contender. With only Mexico and Germany qualified so far, the next round of fixtures promises high drama as eight teams battle for top spots and survival.

L TUN 0–4 JAPD ECU 0–0 CURW GER 2–1 IVOW NET 5–1 SWEL TÜR 0–1 PARW BRA 3–0 HAI

What's at stake

Who can clinch, who needs a result, and which groups can still turn on the next match.

Group HWide open

All four teams have 1 point; Spain and Saudi Arabia play to decide the lead, while Uruguay and Cape Verde must win.

  • 1Saudi Arabia1 ptsWin = top
  • 2Uruguay1 ptsWin = top
  • 3Spain1 ptsMust win
  • 4Cape Verde Islands1 ptsMust win
Group GWide open

All four teams have 1 point; Iran and Belgium face off, and New Zealand and Egypt must win to stay in contention.

  • 1Iran1 ptsWin = top
  • 2New Zealand1 ptsWin = top
  • 3Belgium1 ptsMust win
  • 4Egypt1 ptsMust win
Group JDecided tonight

Argentina and Austria both have 3 points; the winner of their match takes the top spot, while Jordan and Algeria must win to stay alive.

  • 1Argentina3 ptsWin = top

Stars to watch

J. David

Canada

3

L. Messi

Argentina

3

Vinícius Júnior

Brazil

2

J. Manzambi

Switzerland

2

Matheus Cunha

Brazil

2

C. Larin

Canada

2