2026 FIFA World Cup Group H
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Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 15 to 26, 2026.[1] The group consists of Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. The top two teams, possibly along with the third-placed team, will advance to the round of 32.[2]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 |  Cape Verde |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage based on ranking |
| 4 |  Uruguay |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
In the round of 32:[2]
- The winner of Group H will advance to play the runner-up of Group J.
- The runner-up of Group H will advance to play the winner of Group J.
- The third-placed team of Group H might advance to play the winner of Group A, Group G, Group I, or Group L (if one of the eight best third-placed teams from the group stage).
Matches
All times listed are local.[1]
Spain vs Cape Verde
The two teams have never met before.
| Spain | Match 14 | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
The teams have previously faced each other thrice, most recently in Uruguay's 1–0 win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[5]
| Saudi Arabia | Match 13 | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Both teams have met three times, including their first encounter in Spain's 1–0 group stage victory at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.[6] Spain won all matches, most recently a 5–0 friendly in 2012.[7]
| Spain | Match 38 | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
The two teams have never met before.
| Uruguay | Match 37 | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
The two teams have never met before.
| Cape Verde | Match 65 | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Uruguay vs Spain
The teams have previously met ten times, including twice in the World Cup: a 2–2 final round draw in 1950 and a 0–0 group stage draw in 1990.[8] Their latest encounter was Spain's 2–1 group stage victory at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup to keep their unbeaten head to head record.[9]
