Group H
Group H features 2010 World Cup champions Spain alongside Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Spain are among the tournament favourites — get AI-powered win probability and match analysis for every Group H fixture.
Group H is Spain's to lose. The 2010 World Cup champions have rebuilt into one of the most technically gifted squads in world football, playing an exciting brand of possession-based football. After a disappointing 2022 exit to Morocco on penalties in the round of 16, Spain arrive in 2026 highly motivated to go all the way.
Uruguay bring South American hardness and tournament experience to the group, with a proud World Cup history and players competing at the highest levels of European football. Saudi Arabia — who famously beat Argentina in 2022 — will look to repeat their giant-killing act. Cape Verde are making one of their first major tournament appearances and will absorb the experience.
Spain's current generation plays some of the most attractive football in world football — technically gifted, positionally disciplined and with remarkable depth. La Roja are ranked among the top three teams for the 2026 title. Their group stage goal is maximum points and building momentum for the knockout rounds where Spain have historically excelled.
Uruguay are dangerous opponents for any team in the world — physical, organised and with quality strikers. Their 2022 campaign ended in the group stage but they remain South American contenders. Saudi Arabia's 2022 win over Argentina (1-0 up with Argentina leading, then Saudi Arabia scoring twice in the second half) showed their capacity for tactical surprises.
Spain are strong favourites to win Group H. With one of the best squads in the tournament and a playing style designed to dominate possession and control games, topping the group is the minimum expectation. Uruguay offer the most realistic threat to Spain finishing first.
Uruguay are perennial tournament threats — they have reached the semi-finals at four World Cups and always compete. With South American qualifying experience and hardened professional players, Uruguay should comfortably qualify from Group H in second place behind Spain. They become increasingly dangerous in knockout stage single-match football.
Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina in 2022 was one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. They will approach Group H with a similar defensive organisation and counter-attack mindset. A win over Uruguay or a point against Spain is absolutely within their tactical capability, though replicating the Argentina result would require another extraordinary performance.