Spain secured the top spot in Group H, advancing to the knockout stages of the World Cup after a narrow 1-0 victory over Uruguay. The win was decided by a goalkeeper error, leading to Uruguay's premature exit from the tournament. In another dramatic World Cup encounter, IR Iran had a certain last-32 place snatched away when a dramatic late goal was disallowed by VAR, which would have secured their place in the last 32, resulting in a disbelieving draw against Egypt. Egypt secured the runners-up position in Group G after a 1-1 draw against Iran in Seattle on June 26, 2026.










