Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying matches resulted in a series of draws across several key contests. Iran played its first qualifying game against New Zealand in Los Angeles, ending in a 2-2 tie. Other matches saw similar outcomes, including a 0-0 draw between Spain and Cape Verde, a 1-1 result between Belgium and Egypt, and a 1-1 draw between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. These results mark a notable trend of stalemates in the early stages of qualification. Iran’s participation in the tournament was previously uncertain due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, adding significance to their appearance and result. The qualifying stage continues as teams vie for a place in the expanded 48-team World Cup.