Spain has 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.

• Spain will face Austria or Algeria in the next round, avoiding a potential clash with Argentina.
• Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly mistake allowed Alex Baena's weak shot to find the net for the decisive goal.
• Debutants Cape Verde secured second place in the group, advancing to play Argentina.
• This marks the earliest exit for a highly-ranked team in the tournament, capping a difficult World Cup campaign for Uruguay.

Egypt secured the runners-up position in World Cup Group G after a 1-1 draw against Iran. The match took place in Seattle on June 26, 2026.

• Egypt finished in second place, qualifying for the next stage.
• Iran ended up in third place in the group.
• Iran had a goal disallowed for offside in stoppage time, which could have impacted their qualification hopes had results gone differently.

IR Iran had a dramatic late goal disallowed by VAR, which would have secured their place in the World Cup last 32, leading to a disbelieving draw against Egypt.

• A stoppage-time goal for IR Iran was disallowed for offside, preventing a 2-1 victory.
• Key players involved included Shoja Khalilzadeh, Mehdi Taremi, and Ramin Rezaeian for IR Iran, and Mahmoud Saber and Omar Marmoush for Egypt.
• Despite the draw, IR Iran retains hope of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams with their three points.