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  1. See you later!published at 15:15 BST

    That's all from us for today. Thank you for your company.

    Here's a recap of some of today's top stories:

    Don't forget you can watch Spain v Saudi Arabia and Uruguay v Cape Verde on BBC One and iPlayer, as well as listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.

    Belgium v Iran and New Zealand v Egypt will be shown on ITV.

    We'll be back tomorrow morning with all the reaction to those games.

    Have a great Sunday and see you soon!

  2. Airport partypublished at 15:13 BST

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Sport Scotland at Logan Airport

    I have never ever seen anything like this.

    At the gate for the flight to Miami from Boston, the Scotland fans have just had a speech delivered to them by the staff over the tannoy.

    There’s a cart with shortbread, Scotland cupcakes, balloons and Runrig is currently blaring. Being told people in kilts and with bagpipes get to board first.

    The lovely lady Nancy led the reception, telling the Scots to keep the faith and they’ll be returning to Boston after the groups. Message cards are now being handed out for the Tartan Army to fill in to give to the mayor.

    BalloonsImage source, Scott Mullen
  3. Postpublished at 15:12 BST

    Before we leave you to enjoy the summer solstice, it seems the party will be heading long into the night for Scotland fans who are heading to Miami from Logan Airport in Boston.

  4. How to follow on TV & radiopublished at 15:10 BST

    The BBC will have TV coverage of Spain v Saudi Arabia (Sun, 17:00 BST) and Uruguay v Cape Verde (Sun, 23:00 BST).

    Viewers can watch the coverage of those matches on BBC One, iPlayer or via the BBC Sport website and app.

    These games are also available in UHD and using the BBC's new 3D experience.

    Meanwhile, Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST) and New Zealand v Egypt (Mon, 02:00 BST) will be shown on ITV.

    There will also be radio coverage of all four matches on BBC Radio 5 Live, which is also available on BBC Sounds and via the BBC Sport website and app.

    How to watch and listen to World Cup matches graphic
  5. How it stands in Group Gpublished at 15:07 BST

    Table showing Group G at the 2026 World Cup.Image source, Getty Images

    Let's hope there are some wins this evening in Group G.

    The remaining matches are:

    Sunday, 21 June

    • Belgium v Iran (20:00 BST)

    Sunday, 22 June

    • New Zealand v Egypt (02:00 BST)

    Saturday, 27 June

    • Egypt v Iran (04:00 BST)
    • New Zealand v Belgium (04:00 BST)
  6. New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duopublished at 15:02 BST

    New Zealand v Egypt (Mon, 02:00 BST)

    Alex Brotherton
    BBC Sport journalist

    Though New Zealand were unable to secure a first-ever World Cup win when they faced Iran earlier this week, the All Whites were able to create another piece of history.

    The introduction of 21-year-old defender Tyler Bindon in second half injury-time not only helped shore up the New Zealand back-line, but gave the World Cup its first ever mother-son duo.

    Tyler's mother, Jenny Bindon, represented New Zealand at both the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cups, as well as the Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012.

    The goalkeeper made her international debut in 2004 and earned 77 caps over the following decade.

    "A special day for many reasons," Tyler wrote on Instagram after the 2-2 draw with Iran.

    "Proud to represent New Zealand on the biggest stage and incredibly grateful to share the moment with my mum as the first mother-son duo to play at a World Cup."

    Tyler's father, Grant Bindon, was a captain of New Zealand's men's volleyball team.

    Nottingham Forest defender Bindon was born in Auckland but moved to California aged 12 when his mother accepted a coaching role with the women's football team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

    He came through the academy system at MLS side Los Angeles FC before joining Reading in 2023 and then Forest in 2025. He spent last season on loan at Championship side Sheffield United.

    While Tyler and Jenny are the first mother-son duo in World Cup history, there have been several instances of fathers and their sons playing in the tournament.

    Giovanni Reyna, who scored in the United States' 4-1 win against Paraguay on Saturday, is the son of former American midfielder Claudio Reyna.

    Erling Haaland's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, represented Norway at the 1994 World Cup.

    New Zealand face Egypt in Vancouver (22 June, 02:00 BST) in their second group game.

    BildonImage source, Getty Images
  7. New Zealand v Egypt match factspublished at 14:58 BST

    New Zealand v Egypt (Mon, 02:00 BST)

    • This will be New Zealand and Egypt’s first World Cup meeting – it will also be New Zealand’s first World Cup match against a team from Africa.
    • New Zealand have drawn each of their last four FIFA World Cup games (all three in 2010 and vs Iran in 2026). Only Belgium have ever played out five successive draws at the finals (1998 to 2002).
    • Mohamed Salah has scored (2) or assisted (1) each of Egypt’s last three FIFA World Cup goals – he has more goal involvements at the finals than any other player for the nation (3).
    SalahImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'I don't see New Zealand getting anything here'published at 14:54 BST

    Predicted score: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt

    Chris Sutton
    Former England forward's World Cup predictions

    New Zealand v Egypt flag graphic

    New Zealand's Motherwell midfielder Elijah Just showed what a good player he is against Iran - he is so effective in tight areas.

    And of course I was delighted that 'The Woodchopper', Chris Wood, made both his goals. What an impact he had.

    I don't see New Zealand getting anything here, however. Egypt's counter-attack was very effective against Belgium, with Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah flying forward.

    New Zealand centre-half Michael Boxall is 37 and really lacks pace. I think he might be exposed.

  9. Postpublished at 14:53 BST

    Another game in Group G means another Chris Sutton prediction!

    Next up, it's New Zealand v Egypt...

  10. 'There are so many conflicting feelings'published at 14:51 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    Shaimaa Khalil
    LA Correspondent at Los Angeles Stadium

    I have spoken to Iranian American Samaneh who has been in the USA for 10 years about her feelings for the national team:

    "It’s complicated. I’m here to support Iran, not the regime - I’m here for my country. I miss Iran.

    "I cried when our national anthem played. But there are so many conflicting feelings - my dad is here but my mom is stuck in Iran because of paperwork and the ban by President Trump.

    "I'm so worried about her but I am also too scared to go and visit her."

  11. White House in talks over Iran travel restrictionspublished at 14:49 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    Regan Morris
    Reporting from Los Angeles

    The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

    Iran are allowed to fly into the United States, who are co-hosts along with Canada and Mexico, a day before they have a game and have to leave the country on the same day as the match under the conditions of their visas.

    This led to head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying they are the "most oppressed" team at the tournament following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles in their opening game.

    However, Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force, says there are "discussions going on" about the timings for their travel to and from their third group match, which takes place in Seattle against Egypt on 27 June.

    The Iran team is based in Mexico for the tournament and Giuliani said it was reasonable that the squad operated under the restricted travel for their first two matches in Los Angeles - a 30 minute flight away. However, since the Seattle flight would be up to three hours they are "in discussions" to make changes.

    Read more here.

  12. Belgium v Iran weather forecastpublished at 14:46 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    A fine evening is expected for the Belgium vs Iran match in Los Angeles. It'll be dry with scattered clouds and a temperature around 20C at kick-off time. However, the humidity will be around 70%, so conditions will be quite muggy.

  13. 'Iran will struggle to contain Belgium'published at 14:43 BST

    Predicted score: Belgium 3-0 Iran

    Chris Sutton
    Former England forward's World Cup predictions

    Belgium v Iran flag graphic

    Iran played well against New Zealand and deserved their draw but, from watching that game, I think they will struggle to contain Belgium - I just don't see them being able to handle Jeremy Doku.

    Romelu Lukaku came on to rescue a draw for Belgium against Egypt but they played some good football and we know they have got players who can hurt teams. I'd be surprised if they don't win this comfortably.

  14. Postpublished at 14:42 BST

    Well, Chris Sutton believes the Belgians don't need a golden generation to cruise past Iran later tonight...

  15. Golden generation no more?published at 14:41 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    Belgium have failed to win in their last three games in the World Cup, their last longer winless streak was from 29 June 1994 to 10 June 2002, a run of seven games.

    Kevin de BruyneImage source, Getty Images
  16. Doku criticised over plan to return home for birthpublished at 14:35 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    Jeremy DokuImage source, Getty Images

    Winger Jeremy Doku is ill and will miss Belgium's game with Iran but has been in the spotlight in the build-up to the match.

    Doku has been criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

    Doku's wife Shireen is due to give birth during the second week of July and he intends to return home even if the Red Devils are still in the tournament, which would then be at the quarter-final stage.

    "It's my first child, so I ‌would ⁠definitely want to be there," the Manchester City forward, 24, told Reuters.

    "If you ask me what I want, my answer is that nobody wants to miss the birth of their first child. But I also ​know that football ​involves many ⁠other considerations.

    "I know the federation supports its players and understands their situations. We'll see what we ​can do."

  17. Postpublished at 14:35 BST

    Whether Lukaku gets a start or not, one player who will not even be at the stadium tonight is Jeremy Doku...

  18. Belgium's openerpublished at 14:29 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    Media caption,

    Egypt denied first ever World Cup victory after draw with Belgium

    It looks like Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has some decisions to make on who to start up top.

    Watch how Romelu Lukaku made an immediate impact by playing a part in his nation's equaliser within seconds of being brought off the bench.

  19. Lukaku to start against Iran?published at 14:24 BST

    Belgium v Iran (Sun, 20:00 BST)

    Romelu Lukaku made a positive impact off the bench to earn Belgium a 1-1 draw in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Egypt, with his presence and stretch for the ball leading to Mohamed Hany's own goal.

    Charles De Ketelaere was preferred to the Napoli striker but, after Lukaku's influence off the bench, has the forward made a case for starting berth against Iran?

    Romelu Lukaku celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 14:23 BST

    The opening games in Group G weren't anything special- with both games ending as draws.

    One man who will hope to bag the goals and get Belgium's World Cup up and running is Romelu Lukaku.