Spain Rebounds, Egypt Makes History and Norway-Senegal Take Center Stage

On this episode of The Underdog World Cup Show, Chris Horwedel breaks down another busy day at the 2026 World Cup, starting with Spain’s response against Saudi Arabia after its opening draw with Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal makes history in his first World Cup start, Mikel Oyarzabal delivers a huge early performance, and Spain puts itself back in strong position in Group H.

The show also covers Cape Verde’s incredible continued run at the tournament, including its dramatic match with Uruguay and Kevin Pina scoring the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal. Chris looks at Group H’s wide-open standings, Belgium and Iran’s tense Group G matchup, and Egypt’s historic breakthrough against New Zealand behind Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Mahmoud Trezeguet.

The episode then previews today’s World Cup slate, including Argentina vs. Austria, France vs. Iraq, Norway vs. Senegal, and Jordan vs. Algeria. Chris uses odds from oddsmakers to frame Argentina’s matchup with Austria, Lionel Messi’s chase for the all-time World Cup goals record, France’s expectations behind Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise, Norway’s dark-horse case with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Senegal’s urgency, and Algeria’s pressure against Jordan in a key Group J match.