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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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Within the framework of the first match of the selection, different personalities of sport and politics were at the Arrowhead Stadium to witness the world premiere
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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World Cup 2026: Manic Monday of draws; Argentina and France to debut
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The World Cup gave fans four surprising ties Monday. The upset-filled action introduced the world to a small African nation and its goalkeeper and created two groups locked into four-way ties. This is ahead of a Tuesday tournament schedule that features the first games for two teams that met in the...
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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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