The FIFA World Cup produced a rare piece of history on Monday after four matches ended in draws on the same day.
It was the first time that had happened at the tournament since June 15, 1958, according to The Athletic.
The sequence involved Spain, Cape Verde, Egypt, Belgium, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Iran and New Zealand.
World Cup sees four draws in one day for first time since 1958
The run began when Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta.
That result was notable because Cape Verde are making their World Cup debut, while Spain entered the tournament as European champions and one of the highest-ranked teams in the world.
Egypt and Belgium then drew 1-1 in Seattle. Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead before Belgium levelled through an own goal shortly after Romelu Lukaku had entered the match.
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia also drew 1-1 in Miami. Maximiliano Araujo scored an 80th-minute equaliser for Uruguay, leaving both teams with a point from their opening fixture.
The fourth draw came at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where Iran and New Zealand played out a 2-2 result. That completed the first World Cup day with four draws since 1958.
Group H left wide open after unusual World Cup sequence
The two Group H fixtures were Spain against Cape Verde and Uruguay against Saudi Arabia.
Both matches ended level, meaning all four teams finished the day on one point. Spain and Cape Verde drew 0-0, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia drew 1-1.
The results left the group evenly balanced after the first round of matches. Iran and New Zealand’s 2-2 draw came in Group G.
Iran are still aiming to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. New Zealand remain without a World Cup win after seven matches at the tournament.
Iran are due to face Belgium in Los Angeles next, while New Zealand are scheduled to meet Egypt in Vancouver.
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