FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde
Six fixtures across 15 Jun–26 Jun at 4 venues. The top two from Group H progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 15 Jun – 26 Jun
- Venues
- 4
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group H preview
What to expect
Spain are the form pick of the tournament; everyone else is fighting for second. Uruguay under Bielsa are the obvious threat; Cabo Verde — World Cup debutants from a population of half a million — could be the romance of the group stage.
Schedule
Group H fixtures
All six Group H matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun | 12:00 | Spain v Cabo Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta |
| 15 Jun | 18:00 | Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium · Miami |
| 21 Jun | 12:00 | Spain v Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta |
| 21 Jun | 18:00 | Uruguay v Cabo Verde | Hard Rock Stadium · Miami |
| 26 Jun | 18:00 | Uruguay v Spain | Estadio Akron · Guadalajara |
| 26 Jun | 19:00 | Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium · Houston |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Spain
FIFA #2- Manager
- Luis de la Fuente
- Key player
- Lamine Yamal
- Last WC
- Round of 16 (2022)
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Uruguay
FIFA #17- Manager
- Marcelo Bielsa
- Key player
- Federico Valverde
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
Saudi Arabia
FIFA #61- Manager
- Hervé Renard
- Key player
- Salem Al-Dawsari
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
Cabo Verde
FIFA #69- Manager
- Bubista
- Key player
- Ryan Mendes
- Last WC
- Debut
How Group H works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group H — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group H?
Group H contains Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group H play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group H qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group H qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group H matches?
Anyseats lists verified secondary-market tickets from sellers in our authentication network for every Group H fixture as inventory becomes available. Every listing is identity-matched against the named ticket holder; every order is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee. FIFA's official Last-Minute Sales Phase also runs face-value sales on a first-come-first-served basis until kick-off where supply remains.