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Spain, Egypt Dominate; Belgium-Iran Draw, Uruguay-Cape Verde Tie

6/23/2026

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Spain, Egypt Triumph

Spain and Egypt won June 21, 2026, with Spain beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta (goals by Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal (two) and an own goal) and Egypt beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver (goals by Zico, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet).
Nathan Ngoy was red-carded at 67th minute as Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in Los Angeles.
Uruguay and Cape Verde tied 2-2 in Miami, with scorers and goalkeeper Eloy Room making 15 saves.

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Yamal Inspires Diaspora

Bar Familia LY 304 in Atlanta drew the Moroccan diaspora after Spain’s win, with Fouad cheering Yamal.
Owner Abdul showed a replica World Cup trophy promised to his nephew, hopeful after Yamal’s play.
Rocafonda, where half of 12,000 residents risk poverty, now features a Yamal mural at its football club.
Gaza lawyer Mohammad Attallah watched the match in a café, noting that Spain’s humanitarian stance boosted support for La Roja.

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Spain, Egypt Triumph

Spain and Egypt won June 21, 2026, with Spain beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta (goals by Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal (two) and an own goal) and Egypt beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver (goals by Zico, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet).
Nathan Ngoy was red-carded at 67th minute as Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in Los Angeles.
Uruguay and Cape Verde tied 2-2 in Miami, with scorers and goalkeeper Eloy Room making 15 saves.

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