FIFA World Cup 2026 Betting
World Cup 2026 Results: Matchday 2 Scores and Who's Through
Available in USWhile Kiwi eyes were fixed on the All Whites in Vancouver, matchday two quietly reshaped the whole tournament: four sides are already through, three are gone, and the group picture is starting to harden. Here’s the rundown from a New Zealand armchair, with what it all means back home. All scores and standings are current as at 22 June 2026.
The headline results
A full slate, and a few statement performances among them.
| Match | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Spain v Saudi Arabia | H | 4–0 |
| Egypt v New Zealand | G | 3–1 |
| Belgium v Iran | G | 0–0 |
| Netherlands v Sweden | F | 5–1 |
| Japan v Tunisia | F | 4–0 |
| Germany v Ivory Coast | E | 2–1 |
The one that mattered most to us was Egypt 3-1 New Zealand — there’s full local reaction in our All Whites match predictions. Everywhere else, the heavyweights went about their business.
Spain and Germany book their tickets early
Two of the pre-tournament fancies are already locked into the Round of 32. Spain dismantled Saudi Arabia 4-0 to top Group H, while Germany ground out a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast settled by Deniz Undav’s 94th-minute winner — the kind of late, ruthless goal that separates the contenders from the rest. For Kiwi punters tracking the long game, both look every bit the part; the wider market is covered on the World Cup 2026 Odds page.
Goals galore in Groups E and F
If you like your football with goals, Group F delivered. The Netherlands put five past Sweden, and Japan were almost as emphatic in a 4-0 win over Tunisia that sent the Tunisians out. Group E, meanwhile, belonged to Germany’s late show. It was a matchday that rewarded the front-runners and punished anyone a step off the pace.
The minnows who made history
Not every story was about the giants, and the best of the tournament’s romance came from its smallest nations. Curaçao became the smallest country ever to claim a World Cup point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, and Cape Verde grabbed a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in which Pina scored their first-ever World Cup goal. For a nation like ours that knows what it is to punch above its weight, those are the results worth a quiet cheer.
Who’s through, who’s gone
The cut is starting to bite.
- Through to the Round of 32: Mexico (A), United States (D), Germany (E), Spain (H).
- Eliminated: Haiti (C), Türkiye (D), Tunisia (F).
The 48-team format — the top two from each of the twelve groups plus the eight best third-placed sides — is exactly what keeps the maths interesting for everyone in between. There are full tables on the Groups hub.
What it all means for the All Whites
Back to the part Kiwi fans actually care about. Egypt’s 3-1 win left New Zealand bottom of Group G on one point, needing to beat Belgium on the final matchday and then hope the best-third numbers fall kindly. The expanded format is the All Whites’ friend here: a single win could still drag them into the third-place conversation. Today’s fixtures and tips are on Daily Betting Tips, and the outright market sits on World Cup 2026 Odds.
- Four through: Mexico, United States, Germany, Spain.
- Three out: Haiti, Türkiye, Tunisia.
- Egypt’s 3-1 win over New Zealand left the All Whites bottom of Group G.
- Top two per group plus eight best thirds advance — 32 in all.
Results and standings as at 22 June 2026 (NZT convention). In New Zealand, TAB NZ is the only legal online betting operator; bet responsibly, R18.
