Jason Longshore breaks down a wild Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain answered every critic with a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, and Mikel Oyarzabal became just the second player on record since 1966 to register three goal involvements in the opening 25 minutes of a World Cup match. In Miami, Cabo Verde refused to fold against Uruguay, drawing 2-2 to stay unbeaten and put a Senegal 2002 history book entry on notice. Plus Japan eliminating Tunisia in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, Belgium's stunning scoring drought, and Iran sitting top of Group G.
Looking ahead to Monday's slate with Messi and Argentina, Mbappé's 100th cap and his MLS comments, Norway versus Senegal, and a Jordan-Algeria elimination feel. Plus the trends shaping this tournament, from the USMNT's pressing identity to the substitute goal explosion. Closing with the 3-4-3.
