Yesterday, all four matches of the second round of Group G and H in the 2026 North America World Cup were completed, with many historic moments on the field, drastically changing the qualification outlook for each group. Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H, sweeping away the slump from their first-round draw. 18-year-old youngster Yamal scored his first World Cup goal personally, Oyarzabal scored twice, and the opponent also gifted an own goal. Spain secured crucial three points, topped the group standings, and firmly held the qualification rights. The debutant Cape Verde continued their dark horse run, fighting to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay, scoring their first World Cup goal in history. They have now drawn two matches against two world champions, still holding a chance to advance in the final round. Uruguay has 2 points after two matches, ranking second.

The G group is full of suspense, with a star-studded lineup. Belgium had over twenty shots throughout the game but failed to score and also received a red card, ultimately ending in a 0-0 draw with Iran. With only two points after two rounds, their qualification pressure has sharply increased. Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1, with Salah providing an assist and scoring, breaking a 92-year World Cup winless streak, claiming their first World Cup victory in history, and temporarily leading the group.

The domestic cup competition, the Chinese Football Association Cup, continued fiercely in the fourth round. Many Chinese Super League teams advanced smoothly, but upsets occurred frequently. Two China League Two teams surprisingly eliminated Chinese Super League teams, and a China League One team also knocked out Zhejiang with a penalty. Grassroots teams created surprises with stubborn defense. Yesterday’s football scene featured both one-sided blowouts and heroic comebacks, with giants fluctuating in form, new teams continuously making history, and the World Cup group qualification battles intensifying, making the final round highly anticipated.