Group H World Cup 2026: Final Standings, Results & Who Qualified

Group H World Cup 2026 is settled, and it ended in history. European champions Spain won the group, and debutants Cape Verde reached the round of 32 in second place. Two-time winners Uruguay and Saudi Arabia both went out. The group ran June 15 to 26 across the United States and Mexico.

Here is the bottom line. Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to top the group on seven points. Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second on three points and seal a stunning first World Cup knockout place. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia ended on two points each and are out.

Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoff times, live standings, and results. You also see how to watch every Group H game in the US.

Group H World Cup 2026 Teams

Four teams made up Group H. Spain brought star power and form. Uruguay carried deep World Cup pedigree. Saudi Arabia were dangerous underdogs, and Cape Verde arrived as feel-good debutants. The FIFA rankings below show the final list before the tournament.

Tap any team name above for its full and final 26-man squad.

Group H World Cup 2026 Schedule

Group H played six matches over two weeks. Spain faced Cape Verde in the opener, and the final two matches kicked off together on June 26. All times below are Eastern Time (ET).

Group H played mostly in the US. Atlanta hosted both of Spain’s first two games, and Miami hosted both of Uruguay’s. The one match outside the country was Uruguay vs Spain in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the final day.

World Cup 2026 Group H Standings

The standings below update live as results come in. The top two teams advanced, and the best third-placed teams can also reach the round of 32. Final standings: Spain won Group H on seven points. Cape Verde finished second on three points and reached the round of 32 on debut. Uruguay came third and Saudi Arabia fourth, both on two points and both eliminated.

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Club

M

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Pt

1

Spain

3

2

1

0

5

0

5

7

2

Cape Verde Islands

3

0

3

0

2

2

0

3

3

Uruguay

3

0

2

1

3

4

1

2

4

Saudi Arabia

3

0

2

1

1

5

4

2

FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026. If teams finish level on points, head-to-head results now come first. The order is head-to-head points, then head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If they are still level, FIFA uses overall goal difference, then overall goals scored, then the fair play record, and finally the FIFA ranking.

Group H Results

Cape Verde produced the shock of matchday 1, holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta as 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha kept out 27 shots. In Miami, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1, with Abdulelah Al-Amri scoring before Maxi Araújo equalized late.

On June 21, Spain found their range. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, Mikel Oyarzabal added two more, and an own goal completed a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in a thriller, Kevin Pina and a late leveller twice pegging back Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio.

On June 26, Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara through an Álex Baena goal to top the group. Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in Houston, a result that sent the debutants through in second and eliminated both Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde will face Argentina in the round of 32.

How to Watch Group H World Cup 2026 in the US

You had clear options in both English and Spanish. In English, games aired on FOX and FS1, with select matches streaming free on the Tubi app. In Spanish, they aired on Telemundo and Universo, or streamed on Peacock.

The group stage is done. Spain and Cape Verde reached the round of 32, where their knockout dates and opponents follow next. Check the latest TV schedule here.

Who Won Group H?

Spain won Group H. The European champions topped the group on seven points, sealing it with a 1-0 win over Uruguay after a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia and an opening draw with Cape Verde, with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal to the fore under Luis de la Fuente.

Cape Verde were the story of the group. The debutants drew all but one game, took second place on three points, and reached the round of 32 at their first World Cup, where Argentina await. Two-time champions Uruguay and 2022 giant-killers Saudi Arabia both went out.

FAQ About Group H World Cup 2026

Group H World Cup 2026 ended with Spain on top and debutants Cape Verde making history in second, while two-time champions Uruguay and Saudi Arabia went out. Bookmark this page for live standings and results, and follow Spain and Cape Verde in the knockouts on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Peacock.