FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group H

  • Spain
  • Cape Verde
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Uruguay

Group H — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Mon Jun 15, 12:00 local — Spain vs Cape Verde — Group H, Matchday 1 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
  2. Mon Jun 15, 18:00 local — Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — Group H, Matchday 1 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (Miami)
  3. Sun Jun 21, 12:00 local — Spain vs Saudi Arabia — Group H, Matchday 2 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
  4. Sun Jun 21, 18:00 local — Uruguay vs Cape Verde — Group H, Matchday 2 — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (Miami)
  5. Fri Jun 26, 19:00 local — Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — Group H, Matchday 3 — NRG Stadium, Houston
  6. Fri Jun 26, 18:00 local — Uruguay vs Spain — Group H, Matchday 3 — Estadio Akron, Zapopan (Guadalajara)

Group H Venues

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
  • Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens)
  • NRG Stadium (Houston)
  • Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H features Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group H Squad Profile

Each team in Group H brings something different. The Group H opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group H matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group H Matches

Group H matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group H Knockout Stage Path

Group H winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Spain, Cape Verde, and the other Group H teams will meet next.

Group H Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group H could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group H Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group H, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Spain. The most likely runner-up is Cape Verde. Saudi Arabia and Uruguay compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group H contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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