Four World Cup matches, four draws set a new winless record
The four World Cup 2026 matches played overnight between June 15 and June 16 all ended in draws, making it a historic day for the tournament. According to the French stats outlet Stats du Foot, it was the first day in World Cup history with four matches and no winners at all.
The previous benchmark came on June 15, 1958, when four of eight matches finished level. This time, every game ended without a decisive result, so the day stood out as the busiest winless slate in World Cup history.
The results were Spain 0-0 Cape Verde, Belgium 1-1 Egypt, Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay, and Iran 2-2 New Zealand. New Zealand played its seventh World Cup match ever and is still seeking its first victory in the tournament.
The article also notes the broader opening-tournament balance so far: European teams have three wins in 10 matches, African teams have one win in six, and South American teams remain without a win.
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