#广场预测世界杯赢40000U 2026 World Cup · Predictions | Night of Breakthroughs: Who Will Strike First After Four Draws?

#广场预测世界杯赢40000U 2026 World Cup · Predictions | Night of Breakthroughs: Who Will Strike First After Four Draws?

From early morning June 22 Beijing time, the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup will feature four matches in Groups G and H for the second round.

After the first round, these two groups have shown a rare scene since the expansion to 48 teams — all four matches ended in draws. Each of the four teams has 1 point, and no team has started with a win.
Therefore, every match in the second round is truly a “six-point game.”

Spain vs Saudi Arabia
(Beijing time June 22, 00:00, Atlanta Stadium)
As the 2024 European Championship champions and this tournament’s favorite to win, Spain’s performance in their first match was a big surprise. Facing debutant Cape Verde, La Roja dominated possession at 74%, firing 27 shots but scoring no goals. Opta’s supercomputer gave Spain an 87.4% chance of winning, and Saudi only 3.8%, but data doesn’t tell the whole story.
The good news is that 17-year-old star Yamal is expected to start. He only played 19 minutes in the first match due to injury management, and his breakthroughs and creativity will be key weapons to tear open Saudi’s defense. Saudi’s first match was commendable; they were mostly on the back foot against Uruguay but relied on stubborn defense to hold a 1-1 draw, with goalkeeper Oweis making 9 saves, setting a record for most saves in a single World Cup match.
Historically, the two teams have met three times, with Spain winning all — including a 1-0 victory over Saudi in the 2006 World Cup group stage. But Saudi is no longer the underdog of the past; they stunned Argentina in 2022. I expect Spain to dominate possession, and I favor Spain 2-0, though the process won’t be easy.

Belgium vs Iran
(Beijing time June 22, 03:00, Los Angeles Stadium)
Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in the first round, with Opta’s supercomputer giving a 67.5% chance of victory. However, Belgium’s attack faces serious personnel issues — Lukaku, Trossard, and De Ketelaere missed training, and winger Doku is confirmed out due to illness. Their offense is severely weakened.
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their first match, demonstrating strong tactical discipline, typically using a 4-4-2 low-block counterattack formation. Notably, the two teams have never faced each other in official matches before. Belgium is valued at 540 million euros, nearly 17 times Iran’s 32.05 million euros, but football is not just arithmetic.
If Belgium wins this match, they will likely qualify early; Iran must avoid a heavy defeat. Iran has shown they are not afraid of giants in international tournaments. I predict Belgium will win narrowly, 1-0 or 2-1.

Uruguay vs Cape Verde
(Beijing time June 22, 06:00, Miami Stadium)
This is a true life-and-death battle. If Uruguay cannot secure all three points, they will face an uphill battle against Spain in the final round. If Cape Verde gains more points, they could continue their dark horse run.
Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the first round, scoring only 3 goals in their last 5 matches, with ongoing offensive struggles. Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha making 7 saves in one game. Cape Verde scored 18 goals in 10 qualifiers, showing they are not just a defensive team.
This is the first-ever encounter between the two teams. Uruguay is valued at 359.3 million euros, nearly 7 times Cape Verde’s 32.05 million, but on the pitch, value doesn’t determine the score. Learning from Spain’s example, Uruguay will be extra cautious. I favor Uruguay to win 1-0 in a tough match, but Cape Verde has the ability to cause trouble for South Americans.

New Zealand vs Egypt
(Beijing time June 22, 09:00, Vancouver BC Place Stadium)
Group G also has four teams with 1 point each. New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran, with winger Jastme scoring twice. Egypt drew 1-1 with Belgium, showing mature attack-defense transitions.
The two teams have met three times before, with Egypt winning twice and one draw, remaining unbeaten. The most recent was a March 2024 friendly, with Egypt winning 1-0. Egypt has a world-class forward like Salah, and overall strength is clearly higher. New Zealand’s defense is somewhat unstable, conceding in every one of their last 12 matches.

I predict Egypt will win 2-1 and secure their first World Cup victory in history.

The four draws in the first round made Groups G and H the most open groups of this World Cup. Starting from the second round, matches with clear strength differences will reveal the true picture — Spain and Belgium need to prove they deserve their status as favorites, Uruguay must avoid being dragged into despair by the dark horses, and Egypt is most likely to be the first among the four to earn 3 points.