2026 FIFA World Cup Group H: Final Standings, Results & Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H ended with a fairytale. Spain won the group with a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, but the headlines belong to debutants Cape Verde, who sealed second place and a Round of 32 spot with a third straight draw, a 0-0 against Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde reach the knockout stage unbeaten on their first World Cup appearance, while two-time champions Uruguay are out.
Cape Verde now meet defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32, one of the great underdog stories of the tournament. Spain top the group and face the Group J runner-up. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, both on two points, are eliminated.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank (June 2026) | WC Appearances | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | UEFA | #2 | 17th | 1 |
| Uruguay | CONMEBOL | #16 | 15th | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | AFC | #61 | 8th | 3 |
| Cape Verde | CAF | #67 | 1st (debut) | 2 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Results: All Three Matchdays
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde (June 15). Spain piled up 27 shots in Atlanta but were denied by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha as debutants Cape Verde earned a famous clean sheet and their first World Cup point.
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay (June 15). Abdulelah Al-Amri put Saudi Arabia ahead before Maxi Araujo levelled for Uruguay, who were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais.
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia (June 21). Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, Mikel Oyarzabal added two more and an own goal completed a first-half rout in Atlanta.
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde (June 21). Kevin Pina scored Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup goal from a free-kick, and after Ronald Araujo and Agustin Canobbio turned it around, Dylan Varela levelled for the debutants.
Uruguay 0-1 Spain (June 26). Spain won a tight contest in Guadalajara to top the group, a result that sent Uruguay out of the tournament.
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia (June 26). A third draw in Houston was enough for Cape Verde to clinch second place once Uruguay had lost, completing a historic group-stage campaign.
Final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Standings
Final standings after Matchday 3 (June 26, 2026).
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 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 |
Spain won the group on seven points. Cape Verde finished second on three points, unbeaten with three draws, to reach the knockout stage on debut. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia both ended on two points and are out, Uruguay third on goal difference. The tiebreaker order is goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head.
Group H Match Schedule and Scores
All times were Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 carried the English broadcast, Telemundo and Universo covered Spanish, and every match streamed on Peacock.
Matchday 1 (June 15): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | 0-0 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 1-1 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
Matchday 2 (June 21): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 4-0 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 2-2 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
Matchday 3 (June 26): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay vs Spain | 0-1 | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 0-0 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
Group H Venue Guide
| Match | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 71,000 |
| Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 65,326 |
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 71,000 |
| Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 65,326 |
| Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara, Mexico | 46,232 |
| Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium | Houston | 72,220 |
Group H was spread across four cities and three countries. The June 26 finale split between Guadalajara in Mexico (Uruguay vs Spain) and Houston (Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia).
How to Watch World Cup Group H and the Knockouts
| Country | TV Channels | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1, Telemundo | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS | TSN+, CTV GO |
| Spain | RTVE, DAZN | RTVE Play free, DAZN |
| Cape Verde | RTC, beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
Fans elsewhere can check the full global broadcaster list at 2026 FIFA World Cup TV channels and broadcasting rights.
Group H Team Analysis and Verdict
Spain (Group Winners)
Manager: Luis de la Fuente. The reigning European champions topped the group, recovering from a goalless opener with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and a 1-0 victory over Uruguay. They now face the Group J runner-up in the Round of 32.
Key players: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona); two-goal Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad); Pedri (Barcelona); Rodri (Manchester City); and Dani Olmo (Barcelona). Record: 2010 world champions and Euro 2024 winners.
Cape Verde (Runners-up)
Manager: Pedro Leitao Brito (“Bubista”). The fairytale is complete: Cape Verde drew all three games, including a clean sheet against Spain, to reach the Round of 32 on their World Cup debut. The Blue Sharks now face Argentina.
Key players: goalkeeper Vozinha; goalscorers Kevin Pina and Dylan Varela; captain Ryan Mendes; Logan Costa (Villarreal); and Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers). Notable: one of the smallest nations ever to reach a World Cup, with a population of about 525,000.
Uruguay (Eliminated)
Manager: Marcelo Bielsa. In their first World Cup without Suarez and Cavani since 2002, Uruguay drew their first two games and lost to Spain to go out at the group stage, a major disappointment for the two-time champions.
Key players: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Darwin Nunez (Al-Hilal), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), captain Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid) and Agustin Canobbio. Record: two-time champions (1930, 1950); semi-finalists in 2010.
Saudi Arabia (Eliminated)
Manager: Herve Renard. Saudi Arabia drew with Uruguay and Cape Verde but a 4-0 loss to Spain left them bottom, going out on two points despite a battling final-day clean sheet.
Key players: captain Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Firas Al-Buraikan (Al-Ahli), goalscorer Abdulelah Al-Amri and goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais. Best finish: Round of 16 (1994).
Group H Storylines
- Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 on their World Cup debut, unbeaten with three draws, and now face defending champions Argentina.
- Uruguay, two-time world champions, were eliminated at the group stage in their first major tournament without Suarez and Cavani since 2002.
- Spain won the group without conceding a goal, Lamine Yamal opening his World Cup account along the way.
- Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes was famously recruited via LinkedIn and is now a knockout-stage player at his nation’s first World Cup.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Verdict
Spain were the class of the group and topped it without conceding, but the story of Group H is Cape Verde, who reached the knockout stage on debut and earned a dream tie with Argentina. Uruguay’s early exit is one of the shocks of the tournament, while Saudi Arabia leave with credit after two draws.
Group H Road to the Round of 32
| Team | Finish | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Winner | July 1 | Group J runner-up |
| Cape Verde | Runner-up | July 2 | Argentina (Group J winner) |
Runners-up Cape Verde face Group J winners Argentina on July 2, a remarkable Round of 32 tie for the debutants. Group winners Spain play the Group J runner-up on July 1, with that opponent confirmed once Group J is complete.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H FAQs
Who won 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H?
Spain won Group H with seven points, finishing top without conceding a goal. Cape Verde finished second and also advanced.
What are the final Group H standings?
1. Spain 7 points (+5), 2. Cape Verde 3 (0), 3. Uruguay 2 (-1), 4. Saudi Arabia 2 (-4). Spain and Cape Verde advanced; Uruguay and Saudi Arabia were eliminated.
Did Cape Verde reach the Round of 32 on their World Cup debut?
Yes. Cape Verde drew all three group games to finish second and reach the knockout stage on their first World Cup appearance, where they face Argentina.
Are Uruguay out of the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Uruguay finished third on two points after two draws and a 1-0 loss to Spain, a group-stage exit for the two-time world champions.
What were the Group H Matchday 3 results?
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 and Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on June 26, 2026. Spain won the group and Cape Verde took second.
Who do Spain and Cape Verde play in the Round of 32?
Cape Verde face Argentina, the Group J winners, on July 2. Spain, as group winners, play the Group J runner-up on July 1.
Who is Spain’s manager for 2026?
Luis de la Fuente, in charge since 2022. He guided Spain to the Euro 2024 title and arrived at the World Cup ranked second in the world.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H produced the tournament’s feel-good story. Spain march on as group winners, but Cape Verde are the headline act, reaching the Round of 32 unbeaten on their debut and earning a tie with Argentina. Uruguay’s shock exit and Saudi Arabia’s elimination complete a dramatic final night in Group H.
