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Messi misses a penalty, bags a brace and Argentina beat Austria 2-0
The Argentina captain made up for a 9th-minute penalty miss with goals at 38' and in stoppage time to lead Group J in Arlington.
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to surge clear in Group G
Zizo, Salah and Trezeguet overturn Surman's opener in Vancouver to send the Pharaohs top of the group.
Uruguay and Cape Verde draw 2-2 to keep Group H alive
Lenini and Varela cancel out Araújo and Canobbio in Miami; La Celeste drop two points and lose ground in the race for top spot.
Belgium and Iran cancel each other out: 0-0 at SoFi Stadium
A goalless draw in Inglewood: VAR ruled out a Taremi goal and both sides are left on two points, trailing a surging Egypt.
Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 with an Oyarzabal brace to bounce back in Atlanta
Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock, Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice and an own goal sealed the rout that puts La Roja back in command of Group H.
Ecuador and Curaçao play out a gritty 0-0 at Arrowhead
Goalless but feisty, Ecuador and debutants Curaçao share the points in a tough Group E opener at the 2026 World Cup.