00:13To be in the game the ball stays pure in the first game of the day against all
00:17expectations Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA
00:21World Cup so far holding Spain to a scoreless draw in Group H the tournament
00:26Debitants show remarkable discipline and determination frustrating one of the
00:30world's traditional football powers for the full 90 minutes Spain dominated
00:34possession and created a better chances through Petri, Rodri and their talented
00:38attacking unit but Cape Verde's defense stood firm goalkeeper and back line
00:44delivered a heroic performance repeatedly denying Spain the breakthrough they seem
00:49destined to find for Cape Verde appearing in their first ever World Cup the
00:53results feels like a victory the Blue Sharks match Spain's technical quality
00:58with organization resilience and belief earning a historic point on football's
01:03biggest stage the final result celebrations among players and supporters alike the
01:07draw leaves Group H wide open and gives Cape Verde a genuine chance of dreaming
01:12about an unlikely place in the knockout rounds
01:22and the story of Cape Verde's historic draw against Spain belongs to one man
01:27Bosinja the 40 year old goalkeeper delivered the performance of his life
01:31earning player of the match honors after shutting out one of tournament favorites
01:35for 90 unforgettable minutes every time La Roja looked ready to score
01:39Bosinja came up with another crucial save his reflexes positioning and composure
01:44frustrated the Spanish attack and inspired the Cape Verde defense to hold firm
01:49Bosinja turned a dream into reality helping Cape Verde secure one of the
01:53greatest results in the country's football history the veteran goalkeeper
01:57proved age is just a number in the second game of the afternoon Belgium and Egypt share the
02:10points in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Group G the result showcased two very different tactical
02:15approaches Belgium control possession for long stretches with Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings
02:20in midfield and the Red Devils pressing high in search of openings but Egypt remained organized
02:26compact and dangerous on the counter-attack the Pharaohs struck first capitalizing on a
02:31rapid transition move that caught the Belgian defense out of shape Mohamed Salah was once
02:37again central to Egypt's attacking threat using his pace and move to stretch the backline and create
02:42opportunities but after the break increasing the tempo and commuting more players forward their
02:49persistence eventually paid off with a deserved equalizer following sustained pressure on the
02:54Egyptian penalty area well Mohamed Salah was a driving force behind Egypt's impressive 1-1 draw against
03:06Belgium earning player of the match honors with a performance that combined leadership creativity and
03:11constant attacking danger the Egyptian captain was at the heart of the team's best moments leading
03:16rapid counter-attacks and problems for the Belgian defense throughout the match when Egypt needed inspiration Salah provided it
03:23guiding the ferrous to a valuable point that good proof crucial in the race for qualification
03:34and as Iran prepare for its World Cup campaign his players continue to face the consequences of US
03:39immigration restrictions that have forced the team to base itself in Mexico and in your cruise board to
03:45travel despite playing all three group stage matches in the United States Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi reflects on
03:51unity football and representing Iranians around the world I want to say hello to all respected reporters sorry for
04:04the delay that happened it was not in our control and was caused by the delay in our flight from
04:11Tawana
04:17we came at 10 o'clock am and reached here at 3 p.m regarding your question I want to
04:25say that we are here to play football for all
04:28people of Iran
04:32who are in Iran and those who are outside Iran and football can make all sides in the country united
04:43what we do can make our people happy including those in or outside Iran
04:50as civilized Iran was united for many years we want to do this through football as well our reason for
04:57being in the World Cup is to make Iranian all over the world happy shot card and Tom and Iran
05:02you know start to say John as we were saying everything is said for around 26 World Cup debuting Los
05:09Angeles
05:09after a difficult road to the tournament marked by US restrictions our caliber Jose Le Penia has the report
05:19here at Sophie Stadium in Los Angeles everything is ready for Iran's debut at the 2026 World Cup against New
05:26Zealand
05:26the match will kick off at 6 p.m pacific time 9 p.m in Caracas but team Melly's path
05:33to this moment has been far from straightforward
05:36political tensions between Washington and Tehran delays in the issuance of visas and restrictions imposed on parts of the Iranian
05:43delegation
05:43forced the national team to alter its preparation plans and moved into the training base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico
05:51several Iranian football officials and federation representatives are still unable to enter the United States
05:56after weeks of uncertainty the squad traveled from Tijuana to Los Angeles on Sunday and is staying at a hotel
06:03in Manhattan Beach
06:04the day's schedule included a press conference a walk-through at Sophie Stadium and a training session at the facilities
06:10of the Los Angeles Galaxy
06:12head coach Amir Kalenoin and the striker Mehdi Taremi led the official pre-match activities
06:19the match will also be shaped by its political backdrop
06:22Iranian opposition leaders have announced demonstrations in the area surrounding the stadium
06:26at the same time all voices within the Iranian diaspora have for politics to be set aside
06:31in favor of supporting the players reflecting the divisions that remain over the role of the national team
06:36Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran and has become the focal point of this story
06:43it is a story that has generated sympathy even among many Mexicans who closely follow the team's stay
06:49in Tijuana after today's match against New Zealand
06:52Iran will return to Tijuana before coming back to Los Angeles for its second group G fixture against Belgium
06:58in Los Angeles California Jose Levenia Tele Sur
07:04Well this is all for this edition of Beyond the Game the bolsa is pure
07:09we recall that in half time Saudi Arabia is winning over Uruguay 1-0
07:14which could if this were the final score could be the second big surprise of the day following the tie
07:20between Spain and Cape Verde
07:21we go back to you Alejandra
07:23Thank you Lizzy for keeping us posted on today's updates in the world of football
07:28and with this special segment we have come to the end of this news brief
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