World Cup delivers shocks and historic wins with Egypt, Cape Verde, and Spain making headlines

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is proving to be a tournament filled with dramatic moments, as several nations achieve significant milestones and deliver surprising results. Egypt made history by securing their first-ever World Cup victory, ending a 92-year wait with a commanding 3-1 win against New Zealand in a Group G clash. This landmark achievement for the Pharaohs has been a major highlight of the competition.

Adding to the tournament's unpredictable nature, debutants Cape Verde have caused a stir with impressive performances. After holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match, they followed up with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, marking their first-ever World Cup goals. These results position Cape Verde as the first debutant nation since Senegal in 2002 to remain undefeated in their initial two World Cup games.

Meanwhile, Spain, despite an unexpected draw against Cape Verde, quickly asserted their dominance in Group H by delivering a powerful 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Goals from young talent Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal underscored a commanding performance, demonstrating Spain's strength and re-establishing them as a formidable contender in the ongoing tournament.