Iran has indeed started its World Cup, upset by the context of the war in the Middle East, with a draw (2-2) against New Zealand in Los Angeles, where part of its public booed the government. On the eve of the highly anticipated entry into the running of France and Argentina, there were surprises on Monday: Spain, candidate for the title, came up against Cape Verde (0-0), Belgium saved the furniture against Egypt (1-1), just like Uruguay against Saudi Arabia (1-1).