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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group H
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Spain.
Group H standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SpainESP · FIFA #2· Qualifies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 |  Cape VerdeCPV · FIFA #69· Qualifies | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  UruguayURU · FIFA #17· Best-3rd race | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi ArabiaKSA · FIFA #61 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
Rui ÁguasManager · Cape Verde
H. RenardManager · Saudi Arabia
Luis de la FuenteManager · Spain
M. BielsaManager · UruguayGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingRanked by FIFA position · avg FIFA rank #37
Group forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesExpected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.
Group H matches
Full schedule →- Spain0 – 0Mon 15 JunCape Verde
Mon 15 Jun · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
- Saudi Arabia1 – 1Mon 15 JunUruguay
Mon 15 Jun · Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
- Spain4 – 0Sun 21 JunSaudi Arabia
Sun 21 Jun · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
- Uruguay2 – 2Sun 21 JunCape Verde
Sun 21 Jun · Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
- Cape Verde0 – 0Sat 27 JunSaudi Arabia
Sat 27 Jun · NRG Stadium · Houston
- Uruguay0 – 1Sat 27 JunSpain
Sat 27 Jun · Estadio Akron · Guadalajara
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- S. Lopes CabralCape Verde · Yellow CardOut
- G. de ArrascaetaUruguay · Muscle BruiseOut
- R. AraújoUruguay · Muscle BruiseOut
Golden Boot race
Top scorers in this groupHead to head
All-time record between the sidesBy the numbers
Biggest win: Spain 4–0 Saudi Arabia
Where they play
How to watch Group H
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IndonesiaFIFA's named official media partners. The number of matches each carries and whether coverage is free or paid is set by local rights agreements — check your broadcaster for details.
Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group H's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
Round of 32 · Match 84
vs Runner-up of GroupJ
Top spot — guaranteed a place in the last 32.
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Spain Must Navigate\nUruguay's Bielsa Machine
Group H pits the world's second-ranked team against a fiercely organised South American side, leaving Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde to battle for scraps.
Spain arrive as clear favourites, with Luis de la Fuente commanding a squad stacked with elite talent: Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal leading the attack, Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella anchoring the flanks, and Martín Zubimendi controlling midfield. Their FIFA ranking of #2 reflects a side built for possession and relentless offensive pressure. Saudi Arabia (#61) and Cape Verde (#69) offer little resistance, though Saud Abdulhamid at Roma and Al-Hilal's attacking quartet provide tactical rigour.
Uruguay and Marcelo Bielsa demand respect, however—the coach's meticulous systems have turned modest squads into World Cup threats. M. Ugarte and Rodrigo Bentancur form a steely midfield; Matías Olivera and Sergio Cáceres ensure defensive solidity. This is a team built to frustrate Spain's dominance and likely claim second place, while Saudi Arabia's organised defence and Cape Verde's energy could yet spring surprises.
Group H — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group H?
Group H features Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Uruguay.
When are World Cup 2026 Group H matches played?
Group H's 6 matches run from 15 June to 27 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group H?
Spain are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #2.
How many teams qualify from Group H?
The top two teams in Group H advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group H?
Group H is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group H matches played?
Group H is played across Atlanta, Miami, Houston and Guadalajara.