World Cup latest news LIVE updates – Spain stunned as Cape Verde hold European champions to goalless draw, Belgium facing Egypt

It ends in a draw between Belgium and Egypt.

Belgium bring on Romelu Lukaku and he makes an immediate impact, challenging for Thomas Meunier’s low cross and forcing Mohamed Hany to put through his own net. 1-1.

Belgium are level!

Romelu Lukaku comes on and is instantly involved in the box as Egypt's Mohamed Hany turns it into his own net. ❌ pic.twitter.com/sbRQoVGSEH

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 15, 2026

Bukayo Saka has been speaking to the media ahead of England’s first World Cup game on Wednesday, and provided an update on his fitness.

“I am feeling a lot better than I did in March and I’m ready to go. I’m excited.”

READ MORE: ‘I’m ready to go’ – Saka provides update on his fitness ahead of first World Cup clash for England

A huge moment for Egypt as Emam Ashour fires his side in front against Belgium.

Emam Ashour scores his first international goal and Egypt have lift-off in Seattle! ✅

That is some finish 👏 pic.twitter.com/y9okPV0BS1

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 15, 2026

Two Premier League legends are going head to head as Belgium take on Egypt. The game is about to get underway.

Few would have heard of him before the World Cup, but Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has made himself into a cult hero with his performance against Spain. Heroic.

WHAT. A. PERFORMANCE 🥵

Vozinha pulled off nothing short of a World Cup miracle with this sensational shot-stopping performance against Spain 🙅 pic.twitter.com/Rv0H4Uvce1

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 15, 2026

It wasn’t all backs to the wall for Cape Verde towards the end of the game either. They took the opportunity to counter attack on a few occasions, and went close to scoring when Diney Borges had a header saved by Unai Simon.

Absolutely phenomenal.

One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. The tiny island nation of Cape Verde have held European champions Spain to a goalless draw.

What a shock result this would be it Cape Verde can hold Spain to a goalless draw.

It’s not often a manager loses his job during a major tournament but Tunisia have opted to part ways with Sabri Lamouchi after their heavy opening game defeat to Sweden.

Spain have been unable to find a way past Cape Verde and their goalkeeper Vozinha so far and are level at the half-time break.

Spain have gone very close to opening the scoring against Cape Verde but the World Cup minnows remain level approaching half-time.

Brilliant save by Vozinha! 🧤

The Cape Verde stopper is doing everything he can to keep Spain out pic.twitter.com/R9I7LcXNiz

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 15, 2026

Ten minutes in and Cape Verde remain level with European champions Spain.

Here’s how Cape Verde line up: Vozinha; Borges, Lopes, Lopes Cabral, Moreira; Pina, J Cabral, Monteiro, Duarte; Livramento, Mendes.

Lamine Yamal is on the bench for Spain for tonight’s game against Cape Verde.

Spain starting 11: Unai Simon; Llorente, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella; Rodri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz; Torres, Oyarzabal, Pedri.

Belgium take on Egypt at 8pm tonight (UK time) as Kevin de Bruyne and co look to get their World Cup off to a winning start.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the clash: How to watch Belgium v Egypt, team news, predicted line-ups and more

“I think the manager, the passion he’ll bring out, the team talks, I think he’ll step it up. They’re very good, they’re quality, to be fair. He’s brilliant. It’s typical where, when we’re training, you work hard, when you’re in meetings, you listen, you focus, and the manager drives the meetings, and that kind of pushes into the training, or into the game. I’ve got to say, he’s top drawer.

“I’ve always said we’ve got a good togetherness. Ever since 2018, you live on a journey, you go on a journey with everybody and you’ve got to smile, you’ve got to be happy. I’ve always said in tournaments, it’s not smooth sailing, it’s always going to be a roller coaster. People will have down days, you might be sick of each other for the odd day, that’s part and parcel of it.

“But this camp, the manager, once that brotherhood is together, that’s what I mentioned earlier, he’ll keep pushing that and I think it’s down to the players to keep driving that. On a personal experience, I love every minute when I’m away. Having a crowd of lads, having a bit of fun, even if I’m getting battered myself, I’ll take it on the chin. But that’s what it’s about, it’s about just enjoying the experiences and that’s what I enjoy being an England player.”

Spain kick off at 5pm in the UK today, taking on Cape Verde.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash: How to watch Spain v Cape Verde, team news, predicted line-ups and more

USA/Mexico/Canada 2026 – 3.16 per game
Qatar 2022 – 2.69 per game
Russia 2018 – 2.64 per game
Brazil 2014 – 2.67 per game
South Africa 2010 – 2.27 per game
Germany 2006 – 2.3 per game

Harry Maguire has his say on The Rest is Football podcast with Gary Lineker: “I’ve spoken to a few of them (England squad). The camp is going really well, and they’ve had two wins in the friendlies as well, so it seems like a positive camp. Listen, I wish them all the best. I want them to do well, all my friends. Obviously I’d love to have been out there and maybe not chatting to you.”

Fox will not face any punishment from Fifa for breaking the governing body’s advertising rules during the opening game of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

The US broadcaster broke Fifa’s guidelines for showing commercials during hydration breaks on the first occasion they were in operation by returning to the live action 10 seconds after play had resumed during the second half at Mexico City Stadium.

Fifa’s regulations, which were given to all rights holders two months ago, state that while broadcasters can show ads during hydration breaks they must return to the match 30 seconds before play resumes.

Adrien Rabiot has spoken about France ahead of their opening game against Senegal tomorrow.

“I think that we have one of the most well-equipped teams in an attacking sense. We have real threats from the start but also from the bench and that is very important in a World Cup. It is great to have all of this quality.

“We all have a role. You have to be humble about that. I try to do my work as well as possible to allow the players in front and behind to perform as well as possible. Attackers and goal scorers are valued more than midfielders or defenders. There is no problem about that.”

There are two games today which are at much better times for UK viewers. Spain v Cape Verde at 5pm and Belgium v Egypt at 8pm.