≡2026 World Cup: Matchday 16º games and predictions
The sixteenth day of the competition:
The sixteenth day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured dominant victories, a scoreless draw, another closely contested match, and another win for one of the tournament favorites, making the race for qualification even more exciting
Norway 1 x 4 France:
Boston, USA
France lived up to expectations with a dominant performance. They controlled possession, created the best chances, and finished efficiently. Norway managed to score once but was unable to respond to the French superiority.
Senegal 5 x 0 Iraq:
Toronto, Canada
Senegal dominated from start to finish. With intensity, pace, and attacking efficiency, they turned their superiority into a convincing 5-0 victory, giving Iraq no chance to react.
Cape Verde 0 x 0 Saudi Arabia:
Houston, USA
The match was balanced and highly competitive. Saudi Arabia enjoyed more possession, while Cape Verde relied on solid defensive organization. Both teams created few clear chances, and the goalless draw reflected the game.
Uruguay 0 x 1 Spain:
Guadalajara, Mexico
In a high-intensity contest, Spain controlled possession and capitalized on one key opportunity to secure an important 1-0 victory. Uruguay fought until the end but struggled to break through the Spanish defense.
Egypt 1 x 1 Iran:
Seattle, USA
Both teams played a balanced and physical match. Egypt took the lead, but Iran responded to secure the equalizer. The draw accurately reflected the balance seen throughout the 90 minutes.
New Zealand 1 x 5 Belgium:
Vancouver, Canada
Belgium completely dominated the match. With superior technique and attacking quality, they built an impressive 5-1 victory. New Zealand scored once but had little answer to Belgium's dominance.
End of the day:
The day's highlights were the commanding wins by France, Senegal, and Belgium, along with the balanced draws between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, and Egypt and Iran. The results have made the battle for qualification even more exciting.
