The group-stage action continued at the World Cup overnight.
Iran got their Group G campaign underway, after weeks of uncertainty over whether they would be able to line out at the tournament.
They came from behind twice to earn a point, in a 2-all draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles.
Many Iranian Americans in the crowd jeered and turned their backs during the national anthem.
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Uruguay also had to come from behind to avoid a shock defeat in their opener in Miami.
Maxi Araujo found the equaliser 10 minutes from time to draw 1-all with Saudi Arabia.
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Shamrock Rovers captain Roberto Lopes starred for Cape Verde, who produced the first big shock of this year’s World Cup.
The debutants held one of the favourites – Spain – to a goalless draw in Atlanta.
Ranked 65 places below the European champions in FIFA’s world rankings, they are the third-smallest country at the tournament.
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The other game yesterday also finished in a stalemate.
Egypt’s Mohamed Hany deflected the ball into his own net against Belgium, with that game finishing 1-all in Seattle.
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2022 finalists France get their World Cup campaign underway against Senegal tonight
Senegal won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January, before having their title stripped and awarded to Morocco.
That games shows an 8 o’clock kickoff in New Jersey.
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Also tonight, holders Argentina begin their defence against Algeria in Kansas City,
Norway get their campaign underway against Iraq in Boston.
While Santa Clara hosts the meeting of Austria and tournament first-timers Jordan.
