The teams in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026 based in Canada, USA and Mexico are:
Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
Spain
World Ranking: 3
World Cup Appearances: (17) 1934, 1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982 (Host), 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: 2010 Champions
World champions in 2010 and one of the favourites in 2026, Spain has been a part of every World Cup since 1978.
Cabo Verde
World Ranking: 65
World Cup Appearances: (1) 2026
Best World Cup Result: 2026 Debutant
The Blue Sharks have qualified for the World Cup for the first time.
Saudi Arabia
World Ranking: 60
World Cup Appearances: (7) 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (1994)
Known for giant-killing moments (like beating Argentina in 2022), the Green Falcons have reached the round of 16 once.
Uruguay
World Ranking: 16
World Cup Appearances: (15) 1930 (Host), 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1986, 1990, 2002, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026
Best World Cup Result: 1930 & 1950 Champions
Two-time world champions and winners of the inaugural World Cup in 1930. Uruguay have also reached three additional semi-finals and remain one of football’s most successful nations relative to population size.
Group H Matches in FIFA World Cup 2026
Here are all matches of Group H in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dates.
(For New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea viewers, add one day to the dates below)
Spain vs. Cabo Verde
15 June 2026 – Atlanta Stadium – Atlanta, USA
Half Time: 0-0
Full Time: 0-0
What a surprise result. Spain were expected to romp over newcomers Cabo Verde in their first ever World Cup. That did NOT happen, mostly thanks to the incredible goalkeeping of Vozinha (real name Josimar Dias). Interestingly, his Instagram account exploded from 50,000 to over 13 million in a couple of days … yes, even beating Tim Payne’s meteoric rise across social media.
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay
15 June 2026 – Miami Stadium – Miami, USA
Half Time: 1-0
Full Time: 1-1
⚽️ 41′ Abdulelah Al-Amri (Saudi Arabia)
⚽️ 80′ Maxi Araújo (Uruguay)
Saudi Arabia was close to causing an upset but Uruguay scraped a draw at the end of the match.
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
21 June 2026 – Atlanta Stadium – Atlanta, USA
Half Time: 3-0
Full Time: 4-0
⚽️ 10′ Lamine Yamal (Spain)
⚽️ 21′ Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)
⚽️ 24′ Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)
⚽️ 49′ Own Goal by Hassan Altambakti (Spain)
Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde
21 June 2026 – Miami Stadium – Miami, USA
Half Time: 2-1
Full Time: 2-2
⚽️ 21′ Kevin Pina (Cabo Verde)
⚽️ 44′ Maximiliano Araújo (Uruguay)
⚽️ 45+6′ Agustín Canobbio (Uruguay)
⚽️ 61′ Hélio Varela (Cabo Verde)
Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
26 June 2026 – Houston Stadium – Houston, USA
Half Time: 0-0
Full Time: 0-0
This was the third draw in a row for Cabo Verde, enough to allow them to make it to the round of 32. Impressive for their first time in a World Cup.
Uruguay vs. Spain
26 June 2026 – Guadalajara Stadium – Guadalajara, Mexico
Half Time: 0-1
Full Time: 0-1
⚽️ 42′ Álex Baena (Spain)
Agustín Canobbio got a 🟥 red card at the the end of the match (90+4′). With this result, Uruguay were kicked out of the World Cup in the group stage without winning a single match.
