Group Stage Drama and Records Set

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Belgium crushed New Zealand to top Group G, while Egypt edged Iran thanks to a VAR controversy, securing their spot. Cape Verde stunned the world by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage. Spain soared to first with a win over Uruguay, and Dembele lit up France with a hat trick, joining Messi in elite goal-scoring company. Senegal also advanced with a win over Iraq. Today’s final group games will decide the last spots, with England, Ghana, and Croatia battling for top seeds, and Portugal and Colombia locked in a tense showdown — all eyes on Argentina’s guaranteed…