Spain and Cape Verde Secure Spots in 2026 World Cup Playoffs; Belgium Crushes New Zealand.

Recap of Group G and H Matches at the 2026 World Cup

According to Novyny.live: Group-stage action in Groups G and H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with Spain and Cape Verde advancing to the knockout rounds while Belgium delivered a dominant performance. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, continues to deliver high-stakes drama. In Group H, Spain topped the standings after defeating Uruguay, while Cape Verde claimed second place following a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, in Group G, Belgium put on an impressive display by overpowering New Zealand.

Match Details

• Uruguay 0–1 Spain: The only goal of the match came from Alex Baena in the 42nd minute. This victory gave Spain 7 points and first place in Group H.
• Cape Verde finished second in the same group with 3 points after their scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia (0–0).
• Egypt 1–1 Iran: Goals from Saber (5th minute) and Rezaeian (14th minute) left both teams level. Egypt earned 5 points, securing their own spot in the playoffs.
• New Zealand 1–5 Belgium: New Zealand’s lone goal came from Just in the 84th minute, while Belgium’s scorers included:
  • Trossard (28, 50)
  • De Bruyne (66)
  • Lukaku (86)
  • Saelemaekers (90+5)
• Despite the win, Belgium finished third in Group G with 5 points.

The 2026 World Cup continues to deliver tense and thrilling matches for fans, with Spain and Cape Verde now preparing for the next stage of the competition.

The qualification of Spain and Cape Verde for the playoffs highlights their competitiveness on the global stage, especially amid the growing intensity of the tournament. Belgium, despite their final group standing, also showed strong form, signaling their potential in future rounds.

Upcoming matches promise even more intrigue as teams keep fighting for a spot in the final.