World Cup Guide: Essential Information for Fans

This Sunday’s World Cup action brings together eight teams that are still looking for their first win in this year’s tournament.

Lamine Yamal and Spain are set to face Abdulelah Al-Amri and Saudi Arabia in a Group H match in Atlanta. Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku and Belgium will be taking on Iran in Southern California, and New Zealand is going head-to-head with Egypt in another Group G game in Vancouver, British Columbia. Rounding out the games, Uruguay will be playing against the underdog, Cape Verde, in their Group H matchup.

Each of these eight countries kicked off the tournament with a draw, including a surprising scoreless tie for the mighty Spain against Cape Verde. Al-Amri managed to score for Saudi Arabia in their 1-1 draw against Uruguay, and Egypt also ended their match with Belgium in a 1-1 stalemate. New Zealand played Iran to a thrilling 2-2 draw.

Last Monday saw an unprecedented four draws in a single day at the men’s World Cup, the highest number since 1958. This means that Group G and Group H are up for grabs as they head into their second day of play.

Spain and Belgium are keen to assert themselves as top contenders for the championship title, while a win for Cape Verde would definitely mark them as one of the most surprising teams in the tournament, given that this is their World Cup debut.

Looking ahead to June 21st, here’s what you can tune in to:

– Spain vs. Saudi Arabia at 12 p.m. EDT in Atlanta (Fox/Telemundo/Peacock)
– Belgium vs. Iran at 3 p.m. EDT in Inglewood, California (FS1/Telemundo/Peacock)
– Uruguay vs. Cape Verde at 6 p.m. EDT in Miami Gardens, Florida (FS1/Telemundo/Peacock)
– New Zealand vs. Egypt at 9 p.m. EDT in Vancouver, British Columbia (FS1/Telemundo/Peacock)

Unfortunately, Belgium’s Jérémy Doku will be sidelined due to illness for the match against Iran. The Manchester City winger played a crucial role in Belgium’s opener but will miss this match at SoFi Stadium. Doku made headlines recently by expressing his intention to leave the team if necessary for the birth of his first child during the World Cup. Wishing him and his family all the best.