The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage continues with another important set of matches as Groups G and H return to action. Spain, Belgium and Uruguay will all be looking to strengthen their position in the standings, while Saudi Arabia, Iran, Cape Verde, New Zealand and Egypt are aiming to pull off valuable results in the race for the Round of 32.
With several groups still wide open, every point matters. A win today could put one foot in the knockout stage, while a defeat could leave teams facing huge pressure heading into their final group matches.
Today’s on Sunday, June 20, 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule includes four group stage matches. The tournament is currently in the second round of group stage fixtures.
World Cup 2026 Day 11 Match Schedule (June 21, 2026)
| Group | Matchup | Venue | Local Time | US Time (ET) | UK Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group H | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta, GA) | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Group G | Belgium vs. Iran | Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Group H | Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Group G | New Zealand vs. Egypt | BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (June 22) |
Today’s Match News
Spain were surprisingly held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their opening match and will be eager to respond. The European giants still possess one of the most talented squads in the tournament, led by young star Lamine Yamal, midfield maestro Pedri and captain Álvaro Morata.
Saudi Arabia earned a valuable draw against Uruguay and showed once again that they can frustrate bigger nations. Another disciplined defensive performance could make life difficult for Spain.
Belgium and Iran both enter their second group match unbeaten. Belgium shared points with Egypt in their opener, while Iran produced an entertaining draw against New Zealand. Kevin De Bruyne remains Belgium’s key creator, while Mehdi Taremi continues to be Iran’s biggest attacking threat.
Uruguay know three points are essential after drawing with Saudi Arabia. Federico Valverde, Darwin Núñez and Ronald Araújo will be expected to lead the South Americans against a Cape Verde side that impressed many observers with its defensive display against Spain.
The final match of the day sees New Zealand face Egypt. Both teams know a victory could completely change the outlook of Group G heading into Matchday 3.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Starting XI of Today’s Match
- Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón; Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Álvaro Morata, Nico Williams.
- Saudi Arabia (4-2-3-1): Mohammed Al-Owais; Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Tambakti, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasir Al-Shahrani; Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Khaibari; Salem Al-Dawsari, Musab Al-Juwayr, Firas Al-Buraikan; Saleh Al-Shehri.
- Belgium (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois; Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Jan Vertonghen, Arthur Theate; Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans; Jérémy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard; Romelu Lukaku.
- Iran (4-3-3): Alireza Beiranvand; Sadegh Moharrami, Hossein Kanaani, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Milad Mohammadi; Saeid Ezatolahi, Ali Karimi, Roozbeh Cheshmi; Mohammad Mohebi, Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun.
- Uruguay (4-3-3): Sergio Rochet; Nahitan Nández, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, Matías Viña; Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Nicolás De La Cruz; Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Núñez, Maximiliano Araújo.
- Cape Verde (4-3-3): Vozinha; Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Logan Costa, João Paulo; Kenny Rocha Santos, Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina; Ryan Mendes, Dailon Livramento, Jovane Cabral.
- New Zealand (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe; Tim Payne, Tommy Smith, Finn Surman, Liberato Cacace; Marko Stamenic, Alex Rufer; Ben Waine, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just; Chris Wood.
- Egypt (4-3-3): Mohamed El Shenawy; Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Hegazi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Mohamed Hamdy; Hamdi Fathi, Marwan Attia, Emam Ashour; Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed, Mohamed Salah.
Key Players to Watch
Lamine Yamal (Spain)
After Spain failed to score in their opener, even more attention will be on the teenage sensation to provide creativity and attacking spark.
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
Belgium’s captain remains one of the best playmakers in world football and will be crucial against a well-organized Iranian side.
Darwin Núñez (Uruguay)
Uruguay need goals, and much of that responsibility falls on Núñez.
Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
Egypt’s superstar forward has the ability to decide matches on his own and could be the difference-maker against New Zealand.
Who Will Win Today?
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Spain should dominate possession and create far more chances than they did in their opener.
- Prediction: Spain 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Belgium vs Iran
Iran are capable of causing problems, but Belgium’s quality in attack gives them the edge.
- Prediction: Belgium 2-1 Iran
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Cape Verde have already shown they can compete, but Uruguay’s experience should eventually tell.
- Prediction: Uruguay 2-0 Cape Verde
New Zealand vs Egypt
This could be a close match, but Egypt possess more attacking firepower.
- Prediction: Egypt 2-1 New Zealand
Day 11 Winner Picks
✅ Spain to beat Saudi Arabia
✅ Belgium to beat Iran
✅ Uruguay to beat Cape Verde
✅ Egypt to beat New Zealand
Day 11 could have a major impact on Groups G and H. Spain, Belgium and Uruguay are under pressure to turn promising performances into victories, while Egypt have an opportunity to take a huge step toward the round of 32.
By the end of the day, we could have our first qualifiers from these groups and a much clearer picture of the Round of 32 race.
Where to Watch Day 11 Match on TV, Live Stream
| Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| United States | FS1, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, FOX One |
| Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, RDS App |
| Mexico | ViX Mexico |
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website |
