Day 10 of World Cup 2026 delivered another unforgettable chapter filled with goals, drama, surprise results and historic moments as Groups G and H took center stage.

From Spain's emphatic response after a disappointing opener to Egypt's first-ever World Cup victory and another fairy-tale chapter for Cape Verde, the tournament once again proved why it remains football's greatest spectacle.

Spain Back in Business

After being frustrated in their opening match, Spain responded in the perfect fashion.

La Roja produced a dominant display to defeat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and firmly re-establish themselves as contenders in Group H.

The star of the show was Mikel Oyarzabal, who scored twice and also played a key role in creating opportunities for his teammates throughout the match.

One of the biggest moments of the evening belonged to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who scored his first-ever World Cup goal, adding another milestone to what is already becoming a remarkable international career.

The victory completely transformed Spain's position in the group and leaves them in control heading into the decisive final round of matches.

For Saudi Arabia, however, the heavy defeat erased much of the momentum generated by their impressive opening result and leaves them rooted to the bottom of the standings.

Cape Verde Refuse to Stop Dreaming

While Spain celebrated a comfortable victory, Group H's other encounter delivered one of the most entertaining matches of the day.

Cape Verde and Uruguay shared four goals in a thrilling 2-2 draw that kept qualification hopes alive for both nations.

The Blue Sharks once again captured the hearts of neutral supporters by taking the lead through Kevin Lenini, whose stunning free-kick became a historic moment for the island nation.

It was Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal and another landmark achievement for a team enjoying an unforgettable tournament debut.

Uruguay responded strongly before halftime, turning the game around with two quick goals and appearing on course for victory.

But Cape Verde refused to surrender.

A defensive mistake handed the African side a deserved equaliser and ensured they collected another valuable point in their remarkable World Cup journey.

Iran Frustrate Belgium

Group G produced another major surprise.

Belgium dominated possession, created chance after chance and finished with 23 attempts on goal.

Yet despite all their attacking pressure, the Red Devils could not find a breakthrough.
Iran delivered a disciplined and resilient defensive performance to secure a hard-earned 0-0 draw.

The result became even more dramatic after Belgian defender Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the second half for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.

Despite playing against ten men for the remainder of the match, Iran were unable to capitalize and had to settle for a point.

Nevertheless, it was a result that keeps their qualification hopes firmly alive heading into the final group-stage fixture.

Egypt Celebrate a Historic First

The final match of the day produced a milestone Egyptian football fans had waited decades to witness.

After falling behind against New Zealand, the Pharaohs responded brilliantly to claim a 3-1 victory and secure their first-ever World Cup win.

The comeback was inspired by the outstanding partnership of Mohamed Salah and Mustafa Ziko.

Both players scored and assisted each other in a dazzling attacking display that breathed life into Egypt's campaign.

For a nation with such a rich footballing tradition, the victory represented a long-awaited breakthrough on the biggest stage.

And perhaps, the beginning of something special.

Player of the Day: Alireza Beiranvand

While several attackers stole headlines, the individual performance of the day belonged to Iran's experienced goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.

Facing relentless Belgian pressure, the veteran produced a goalkeeping masterclass.

Time after time he denied Belgium's attackers, finishing the match with seven crucial saves.

His most important intervention came early in the second half when he somehow prevented Maxim De Cuyper from scoring what appeared to be a certain goal.

The Belgian defender was denied repeatedly throughout the contest, with Beiranvand producing one outstanding stop after another.

Without his heroics, Iran would almost certainly have left empty-handed.

Instead, they earned a priceless point.

Goal of the Day: Lenini's Historic Free-Kick

The standout goal of Day 10 belonged to Cape Verde's Kevin Lenini.

Standing over a free-kick from considerable distance, the midfielder showed tremendous confidence and precision to curl the ball into the net.

While Uruguay's defensive wall left much to be desired, Lenini still had to execute the strike perfectly.

The result was not only a brilliant goal but also a piece of history: Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal.

A moment that will live forever in the nation's sporting history.

The Moment Everyone Was Talking About

Football often creates moments that feel scripted.

One of those happened thousands of miles away from the stadium.

As a television crew interviewed a Cape Verde supporter back home, the fan was passionately explaining how proud he was of his team's performance.

At that exact moment, Lenini's free-kick flew into the net.

The interview instantly turned into a celebration as cheers erupted around him.

The reaction spread rapidly across social media and quickly became one of the most heartwarming moments of the tournament so far.

Because sometimes, the World Cup is about much more than football.

It's about dreams coming true.

And right now, nobody is living that dream quite like Cape Verde.