A superb start.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has commenced, showcasing several unexpected results, especially from teams within one confederation. National teams from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have notably remained unbeaten in their opening five matches, achieving two victories and three draws. All five games involved opponents from either Europe or South America.
In a series of competitive encounters, Saudi Arabia managed a 1-1 draw against Uruguay, Japan fought back for a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, and Australia secured a 2-0 victory over Turkey. Additionally, Qatar held Switzerland to a 1-1 draw, while South Korea triumphed with a 2-1 win over Czechia.
In other noteworthy developments, Cape Verde recorded just one foul during their match against Spain, marking the fewest fouls by any team in a FIFA World Cup match since 1966, when full tournament broadcasts began. Meanwhile, Spain’s forward has equaled an undesirable record that has persisted since 1966.