World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain faces Saudi Arabia, Iran meets Belgium amid travel disruptions
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Manasi Pathak
Summary
Day 11 of the 2026 World Cup features Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs. Iran, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, and New Zealand vs. Egypt. Spain's campaign started shakily, while Iran faces travel disruption issues affecting their rest. No team can clinch qualification or be eliminated on Sunday. Germany has already reached the knockout stage, and Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point.
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· 4 pulledReigning European champions Spain, whose World Cup campaign got off to a shaky start, face Saudi Arabia in the headline event of the tournament's 11th day.
Iran face Belgium in Sunday's second match as travel restrictions continue to disrupt the Middle East team's rest and recovery during the monthlong global showpiece.
None of the teams in action can seal qualification to the next round or get eliminated on Sunday.
Germany reach knockouts, and Curacao earn first point at a World Cup.
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