FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures Today: Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and New Zealand Take Center Stage on June 21
The FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures on Sunday, June 21 pack Group H and Group G with must-watch action. Spain aims to bounce back after a scoreless draw with Cabo Verde. Belgium looks to find rhythm against a stubborn Iran side. Uruguay faces a tricky test from the debutants at Cabo Verde, and New Zealand closes the day against Egypt in Vancouver.
These matches matter. Every point pushes teams closer to the expanded round of 32 in the 48-team tournament. The day features four venues across North America and a global audience ready for drama.
Note on the graphic: Some circulated fixtures images listed Australia versus Egypt for the final Group G match. Official FIFA records confirm it is New Zealand versus Egypt.
Today’s Full Schedule at a Glance
| Match | Group | Venue | Kick-off (ET / EDT) | UTC | IST (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 p.m. | 16:00 | 21:30 |
| Belgium vs IR Iran | G | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles) | 3:00 p.m. | 19:00 | 00:30 (June 22) |
| Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | H | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | 6:00 p.m. | 22:00 | 03:30 (June 22) |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | G | BC Place, Vancouver | 9:00 p.m. | 01:00 (June 22) | 06:30 (June 22) |
Spain vs Saudi Arabia – Atlanta at Noon ET
Spain dominated possession in their opener but left the field frustrated after a 0-0 draw with Cabo Verde. Now they face a Saudi Arabia side that earned a gritty point against Uruguay. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium should provide electric energy under the Georgia sun.
Team News & Injuries Spain expect Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to start after limited minutes in the opener. Víctor Muñoz remains sidelined with a muscular issue. Saudi Arabia report no major fitness concerns, though goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi is managing a hamstring.
Predicted Lineups Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón; Marcos Llorente, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams. Saudi Arabia (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais; Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi; Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Musab Al-Juwayr; Firas Al-Buraikan, others in attack.
Key Player Battle Lamine Yamal’s creativity and dribbling against Saudi’s compact defensive block will decide the game. Rodri’s control in midfield should limit Saudi counters led by Salem Al-Dawsari.
Match Prediction Spain 2-0 Saudi Arabia. La Roja have too much quality and should find the net early once they settle.
Fantasy Tip Captain Lamine Yamal or Rodri in grand leagues. Nico Williams offers strong differential upside in smaller contests.
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Belgium vs IR Iran – Los Angeles at 3:00 p.m. ET
Both sides sit on one point after opening draws. Belgium showed flashes against Egypt but lacked cohesion. Iran impressed by twice coming from behind against New Zealand. SoFi Stadium will host a physical, tactical battle.
Team News Belgium may hand Romelu Lukaku a start after his impact substitute role. Jeremy Doku and Zeno Debast carry minor injury concerns. Iran rely on Mehdi Taremi’s leadership and a deep defensive structure.
Key Player Battle Kevin De Bruyne’s vision versus Iran’s organized press. If De Bruyne finds space, Belgium’s attackers will feast.
Match Prediction Belgium 2-1 IR Iran. The Red Devils have superior individual talent and should grind out a narrow win.
Fantasy Tip De Bruyne or Lukaku as captain options. Iran defenders offer value in small leagues for clean-sheet potential.
Uruguay vs Cabo Verde – Miami at 6:00 p.m. ET
Uruguay earned a point in a hard-fought draw with Saudi Arabia. Cabo Verde made history with a resilient 0-0 result against Spain. Hard Rock Stadium under the lights should favor the more experienced South Americans, but Cabo Verde’s organization makes this no gimme.
Key Player Battle Darwin Núñez or Luis Suárez (if fit/selected) against Cabo Verde’s compact backline. Set pieces could prove decisive.
Match Prediction Uruguay 2-0 Cabo Verde. The Celeste’s experience and physicality should tell in the second half.
Fantasy Tip Núñez or attacking midfielders for attacking returns. Cabo Verde defenders for differential clean-sheet or goal threat plays.
New Zealand vs Egypt – Vancouver at 9:00 p.m. ET
New Zealand produced a memorable 2-2 draw with Iran. Egypt will be motivated after their point against Belgium. BC Place offers a cooler evening atmosphere that could suit New Zealand’s high-energy style.
Key Player Battle New Zealand’s organized midfield versus Egypt’s pace on the counter. Early goals or set-piece moments will shape the outcome.
Match Prediction Draw 1-1 or narrow Egypt win. Both teams defend well and will cancel each other out in stretches.
Fantasy Tip Egypt attackers or New Zealand midfielders for balanced grand-league builds. Small leagues can target under-the-radar goal threats.
Live Streaming & Telecast
United States: FOX, FS1, and FOX Sports app/streaming. International viewers should check official FIFA+ or local rights holders for live coverage. Many matches also stream on official tournament platforms.
Broader Context & Qualification Scenarios
After matchday one, most teams in these groups sit on a single point. A win today vaults any side into strong position for the knockout phase. Spain and Belgium remain favorites in their respective groups, but upsets remain possible in the expanded format.
Human moment to watch for: The roar when Lamine Yamal receives the ball in Atlanta or the collective breath when Iran launches a counter at SoFi. These are the moments that turn casual viewers into lifelong fans.
