The World Cup continues today, Sunday, June 21, 2026, with several important matches in the second round of the group stage. These matches could play a decisive role in determining which teams will advance to the round of 32.
All eyes are on the highly anticipated match between Saudi Arabia and Spain, one of the day’s key fixtures. The Green Falcons are looking for a positive result to boost their qualification hopes, having opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay.
Conversely, the Spanish national team enters the match under pressure to secure their first victory in the tournament, after stumbling in the opening round with a goalless draw against Cape Verde. Therefore, the encounter becomes highly significant for both sides.
Group G also features a tough match between Belgium and Iran, in which both teams will be looking for their first win. This comes after similar starts in the first round.
Belgium had drawn 1-1 with Egypt, while Iran had secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against New Zealand. Therefore, the three points from this match are a shared objective for both teams as they seek to improve their standings before the final round.
Today’s matches carry added importance as the group stage enters its decisive phase. At this stage, every point counts in the race to qualify for the knockout rounds of the tournament being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Today’s most important match schedules and broadcast channels
Spain vs Saudi Arabia: 8:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, 7:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, via beIN Sports MAX 1 and beIN Sports MAX 3 channels.
Belgium vs Iran: 11:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, 10:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, via beIN Sports MAX 2 and beIN Sports MAX 4 channels.
