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World Cup 2026: Manic Monday of Draws; Argentina and France to Debut

Opta said the four draws made Monday the first World Cup day with four ties since 1958.

  • On Monday, four World Cup matches ended in ties, marking the first time since 1958 that such a result occurred on a single day, according to Opta.
  • Massive underdog Cape Verde held European favorites Spain to a 0-0 draw, while Belgium, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Iran, and New Zealand also finished in ties.
  • Goalkeeper Vozinha of The Blue Sharks became an internet sensation after making seven saves against Spain, with his 40-year-old's Instagram following surging to over 4 million.
  • Betting markets reflected the rarity, as odds of all four games ending in draws were just 0.12%; one bettor successfully turned $10 into $8,158.20.
  • Tournament play continues Tuesday with France facing Senegal, Iraq playing Norway, defending champion Argentina meeting Algeria, and Austria taking on Jordan in the final midnight kickoff.
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A rare statistical event was recorded at the 2026 World Cup, as four matches ended in draws on the same calendar day, which is happening for the first time since 1958.

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