After Spain's dominant win against New Zealand, claiming a clean sweep in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, the world took note… La Roja is back.
And as Spain marched on to the Round of 32, looking sharper than ever, Italy and Iran also concluded their bout at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
It was vintage Italy in display in Mexico.
Their defense was perfect for all 90 minutes, muting their opponents completely. Italy scored both their goals from set pieces, securing their place in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.
That same night, Germany also took on Iraq at the Lumen Field in USA.
(GROUP G:)
(Germany vs Iraq)
(Venue: Lumen Field, USA)
(Date: June 25th, 2026)
(Time: 19:00)
It was a ruthless display of German efficiency.
It was billed as a mismatch, a European giant versus an underdog from Asia, but Germany didn't treat it like one.
