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Soccer: Spain secured a commanding victory, while Egypt sealed their first-ever World Cup win

# Soccer: Spain bounced back from their draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta. Goals from 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal, and Hassan Al Tambakti’s own goal completed the victory for the European champions. In Los Angeles, Belgium were held to a goalless draw by Iran. Cape Verde claimed another World Cup point against two-time winners Uruguay with a 2-2 draw in Miami. Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver to seal their first-ever World Cup win.