Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
Summary
At the 2026 World Cup, several big underdog teams tied their first matches instead of losing, which surprised many fans. Cape Verde, new to the tournament and ranked 67th, held Spain, ranked 2nd, to a 0-0 draw, marking the biggest upset so far. In total, all four matches played on one day ended in ties, showing how tough the underdogs have been.Key Facts
- Cape Verde (ranked 67th) tied Spain (ranked 2nd) 0-0 in their World Cup debut.
- New Zealand (85th) tied Iran (20th) 2-2.
- Saudi Arabia (61st) tied Uruguay (16th) 1-1.
- Egypt (29th) tied Belgium (9th) 1-1.
- All four matches on that Monday ended in draws, the most ties in one day at a men’s World Cup since 1958.
- Spain was heavily favored to win, with betting odds showing they were 15 times more likely to win than Cape Verde.
- The World Cup format allows teams to continue regardless of their first match result.
- Underdog teams have shown strong performances, making early results unpredictable.
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