Group H World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Standings & Results
Group H World Cup 2026 puts European champions Spain with two-time winners Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and debutants Cape Verde. The group runs June 15 to 26. Spain opened against Cape Verde in Atlanta.
Here is the bottom line. Spain hammered Saudi Arabia 4-0 to reach the round of 32 and top the group. Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 and sit level on two points. Saudi Arabia are bottom. The race for second place is wide open.
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 make up Group H. Spain bring star power and form. Uruguay carry deep World Cup pedigree. Saudi Arabia are dangerous underdogs, and Cape Verde arrive as feel-good debutants. The FIFA rankings below show the final list before the tournament.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | UEFA | 2 | European qualifying | Champions (2010) |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | CONMEBOL | 16 | South American qualifying | Champions (1930, 1950) |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AFC | 61 | Asian qualifying | Round of 16 (1994) |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | CAF | 67 | African qualifying | Debut (first appearance) |
Tap any team name above for its full and final 26-man squad.
Group H World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group H plays six matches over two weeks. Spain faced Cape Verde in the opener. The final two matches kick off at the same time on June 26.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, June 15 | Spain 0-0 Cape Verde | 12:00 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Mon, June 15 | Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay | 6:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Sun, June 21 | Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia | 12:00 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sun, June 21 | Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde | 6:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Fri, June 26 | Uruguay vs Spain | 8:00 p.m. | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
| Fri, June 26 | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 8:00 p.m. | NRG Stadium, Houston |
Group H plays 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 is 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 advance. The best third-placed teams can also reach the round of 32. After matchday 2, Spain lead on four points and have reached the round of 32. Uruguay and Cape Verde sit on two points each, with Uruguay second on goals scored. Saudi Arabia are bottom on one.
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 teams 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 that sealed Spain’s place in the round of 32. Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2 in a thriller, with Kevin Pina and a late leveller twice pegging back Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio.
Matchday 3 lands on June 26. Uruguay vs Spain and Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia kick off together, with second place still to be decided. The latest scores appear in the results grid below.
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| 1 | Spain | 0–0 | 4–0 | |||
| 2 | Uruguay | 2–2 | ||||
| 3 | Cape Verde Islands | |||||
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 1–1 |
How to Watch Group H World Cup 2026 in the US
You have clear options in both English and Spanish.
In English, watch on FOX and FS1. Select matches also stream free on the Tubi app.
In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo. You can stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Uruguay vs. Spain on June 26 in Guadalajara could decide second place, and the final two games kick off together that day. Check today’s TV schedule here.
Who will win Group H?
Spain have won the group in all but name. They rank 2nd, won Euro 2024, and a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia sealed their round-of-32 place. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Mikel Oyarzabal are firing under Luis de la Fuente.
The fight for second is wide open. Uruguay and Cape Verde sit level on two points, with Saudi Arabia still alive on one. Cape Verde, the debutants, have been the story of the group and face Saudi Arabia on June 26, while Uruguay take on Spain.
FAQ About Group H World Cup 2026
Who is leading Group H at the 2026 World Cup?
Spain lead Group H after matchday 2 with four points, and have qualified for the round of 32 following a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Uruguay and Cape Verde sit on two points each, with Uruguay second on goals scored, and Saudi Arabia are bottom on one. The live table above shows the current order.
Is this Cape Verde’s first World Cup?
Yes. The 2026 World Cup is Cape Verde’s first, sealed in October 2025 after seven failed attempts. The island nation of about 525,000 people is one of the smallest ever to qualify. They held Spain to a 0-0 draw, then drew 2-2 with Uruguay, and remain in the hunt for second place.
What is Saudi Arabia’s most famous World Cup result?
Saudi Arabia’s biggest moment came in 2022, when they beat eventual champions Argentina 2-1. It ranks among the greatest shocks in tournament history. Their best overall finish is the round of 16 in 1994. In 2026 they drew Uruguay 1-1 before a 4-0 loss to Spain.
How many World Cups has Uruguay won?
Two. Uruguay won the very first World Cup in 1930, as hosts, and again in 1950. They are one of only eight nations ever to lift the trophy, and they later finished fourth in 2010. In 2026 they drew Saudi Arabia 1-1 and Cape Verde 2-2, and face Spain on June 26.
What major trophies have Spain won recently?
Spain are on a strong run. They won Euro 2024 and the 2023 UEFA Nations League, and they sit second in the world rankings. Their only World Cup title came in 2010. They reached the 2026 round of 32 with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
What channel is Group H on in the US?
In English, Group H matches air on FOX and FS1. Select games stream free on Tubi. In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo, or stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Group H World Cup 2026 has Spain through to the round of 32 and a three-way scrap for second between Uruguay, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia. The group ends on June 26 across the US and Mexico.
Bookmark this page for live standings and results. Catch every Group H match on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Peacock.
