Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay, as confirmed by FIFA’s final draw. The tournament is the first to feature 48 teams, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H is set to be one of the most interesting sections of the competition.
All the World Cup Group H matches on 15 June, 21 June, and 26 June 2026, with games staged in Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and Guadalajara. The group includes an early heavyweight clash between Spain and Uruguay’s campaign finale, plus Cabo Verde’s historic debut World Cup run.
All the final Squad announcements are coming in! Spain has named a 26-man squad, led by Luis de la Fuente, with Lamine Yamal as one of the standout players. Cabo Verde has announced its first-ever World Cup squad, featuring key players like Vozinho, Lopes, Mendes, and Livramento.
Saudi Arabia’s preliminary squad, managed by Georgios Donis, is headed by Salem Al Dawsari and Saud Abdulhamid. Meanwhile, Uruguay will be led by Marcelo Bielsa, with FIFA highlighting Federico Valverde as a key figure.
Get everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H here — participating teams, squads, fixtures, stadiums, standings, and match results (updated throughout the tournament).
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Information
Group H Teams Overview
- Spain
- Cabo Verde
- Saudi Arabia
- Uruguay
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Squads
These 26-man rosters feature a mix of experienced veterans and the new generation of stars who have peaked just in time for the tournament in North America.
Spain National Soccer Team
- Confederation: UEFA
- Method of Qualification: Direct — UEFA Group E winner
- Head Coach: Luis de la Fuente
- Captain: Álvaro Morata
- Home Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu
- FIFA Ranking: #1
Spain 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Spain’s squad is built on technical dominance, featuring a midfield core that is arguably the best in the world.
- Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
- Defenders: Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Eric García (Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur), Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atlético Madrid)
- Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City, captain), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Álex Baena (Atlético Madrid)
- Forwards: Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna)
Cape Verde National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CAF.
- Method of Qualification: Qualified via the CAF Group D winner
- Head Coach: Bubista.
- Captain: Ryan Mendes (senior squad leader; named captain for recent qualifiers).
- Home Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde (Praia) / rotated venues for home matches.
- FIFA Ranking: ~#69
Cabo Verde 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
The Blue Sharks rely on a diaspora of talent playing across Europe’s competitive leagues, anchored by a veteran attack.
- Goalkeepers: Vozinha (Chaves), Márcio Rosa (Montana), CJ dos Santos (San Diego)
- Defenders: Stopira (Torreense), Roberto Lopes (Shamrock Rovers), João Paulo (FCSB), Diney (Al Bataeh), Logan Costa (Villarreal), Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew), Wagner Pina (Trabzonspor), Sidny Lopes Cabral (Benfica), Kelvin Pires (SJK)
- Midfielders: Jamiro Monteiro (PEC Zwolle), Kevin Pina (Krasnodar), Deroy Duarte (Ludogorets Razgrad), Telmo Arcanjo (Vitória de Guimarães), Laros Duarte (Puskás Akadémia), Yannick Semedo (Farense)
- Forwards: Ryan Mendes (Iğdır, captain), Garry Rodrigues (Apollon Limassol), Willy Semedo (Omonia), Jovane Cabral (Estrela Amadora), Gilson Benchimol (Akron Tolyatti), Dailon Livramento (Casa Pia), Hélio Varela (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Nuno da Costa (İstanbul Başakşehir)
Saudi Arabia National Soccer Team
- Confederation: AFC
- Method of Qualification: Qualified via the AFC fourth round Group B winner
- Head Coach: Georgios Donis.
- Captain: Salem Al‑Dawsari (regular captain and senior leader).
- Home Stadium: King Fahd International Stadium (commonly used for major fixtures).
- FIFA Ranking: ~#61
Saudi Arabia 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
The Saudi squad is made up almost entirely of homegrown players, creating strong team chemistry, with standout stars from Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr taking the lead.
On May 23, Saudi Arabia revealed a 30-player preliminary squad.
- Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais (Al-Ula), Nawaf Al-Aqidi (Al-Nassr), Ahmed Al-Kassar (Al-Qadsiah), Abdulquddus Atiah (Al-Taawoun)
- Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid (Lens), Hassan Al-Tambakti (Al-Hilal), Abdulelah Al-Amri (Al-Nassr), Nawaf Boushal (Al-Nassr), Ali Majrashi (Al-Ahli), Ali Lajami (Al-Hilal), Hassan Kadesh (Al-Ittihad), Moteb Al-Harbi (Al-Hilal), Jehad Thakri (Al-Qadsiah), Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat (Al-Qadsiah), Zakaria Hawsawi (Al-Ahli)
- Midfielders: Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal, captain), Mohamed Kanno (Al-Hilal), Nasser Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Abdullah Al-Khaibari (Al-Nassr), Musab Al-Juwayr (Al-Qadsiah), Ayman Yahya (Al-Nassr), Ziyad Al-Johani (Al-Ahli), Saleh Abu Al-Shamat (Al-Ahli), Sultan Mandash (Al-Hilal), Alaa Al-Hejji (Neom)
- Forwards: Firas Al-Buraikan (Al-Ahli), Saleh Al-Shehri (Al-Ittihad), Abdullah Al-Hamdan (Al-Nassr), Khalid Al-Ghannam (Al-Ettifaq), Abdullah Al-Salem (Al-Qadsiah)
Uruguay National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CONMEBOL.
- Method of Qualification: Qualified via CONMEBOL round robin 4th place
- Head Coach: Marcelo Bielsa.
- Captain: (Federation to confirm final tournament captain; senior candidates include Diego Godín / Federico Valverde depending on squad selection).
- Home Stadium: Estadio Centenario (Montevideo) / rotated national venues.
- FIFA Ranking: ~#27
Uruguay 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Uruguay brings a high-intensity, physical squad designed to press high and transition quickly through their dynamic forwards.
- Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Santiago Mele (Monterrey), Fernando Muslera (Estudiantes)
- Defenders: José María Giménez (Atlético Madrid, captain), Sebastián Cáceres (América), Ronald Araújo (Barcelona), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Mathías Olivera (Napoli), Matías Viña (River Plate), Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton Wanderers), José Luis Rodríguez (Vasco da Gama), Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)
- Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Juan Manuel Sanabria (Real Salt Lake), Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo), Emiliano Martínez (Palmeiras), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, vice-captain), Maximiliano Araújo (Sporting CP), Nicolás Fonseca (Oviedo)
- Forwards: Darwin Núñez (Al-Hilal), Facundo Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense), Brian Rodríguez (América), Federico Viñas (Oviedo), Facundo Torres (Austin FC), Agustín Álvarez (Monza), Rodrigo Aguirre (UANL)
Group H Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | 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 |
FIFA’s standings page currently lists Group H in this order: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group H Schedule and Results
- Full article ➤ The Group stage fixtures of the FIFA World Cup and the full match schedule.
- List of All Stadiums ➤ 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums List
Here are the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H teams’ results of all matches.
| Date | Match | Score | Match Number | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 18:00 UTC−4 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 1–1 | Match 13 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| June 15 12:00 UTC−4 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | 0–0 | Match 14 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| June 21 18:00 UTC−4 | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | 2–2 | Match 37 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| June 21 12:00 UTC−4 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 4–0 | Match 38 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| June 26 19:00 UTC−5 | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | 0–0 | Match 65 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| June 26 18:00 UTC−6 | Uruguay vs Spain | 0–1 | Match 66 | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
Key Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H
- Spain: Lamine Yamal (RW, Barcelona), Rodri (CDM, Manchester City), Pedri (CM, Barcelona)
- Uruguay: Federico Valverde (CM, Real Madrid), Darwin Núñez (ST, Liverpool), Ronald Araújo (CB, Barcelona)
- Saudi Arabia: Salem Al-Dawsari (LW, Al-Hilal), Firas Al-Buraikan (ST, Al-Ahli), Saud Abdulhamid (RB, AS Roma)
- Cape Verde: Ryan Mendes (LW, Kocaelispor), Logan Costa (CB, Villarreal), Garry Rodrigues (LW, Sivasspor)
