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World Cup 2026 — Group H

World Cup 2026 Group H might be the most lopsided group on paper, but that is what makes it dangerous. Spain arrive as genuine title contenders — Lamine Yamal and Pedri in midfield, Rodri bossing possession, a team that plays the most aesthetically pleasing football in the world. Uruguay are their only real rival for top spot. Manuel Ugarte at Manchester United and a defense built on Rio Plate grit make La Celeste difficult to break down. Saudi Arabia shocked Argentina in 2022 and will target an upset here — Salem Al-Dawsari remains their main weapon. Cape Verde, in just their second World Cup, will defend deep and play on the counter. Spain should win the group without dropping points. The Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia match may well determine who goes through in second.

Standings

PosTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1
ESP flagSpain321050+57
2
CPV flagCape Verde30302203
3
URU flagUruguay302134-12
4
KSA flagSaudi Arabia302115-42
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Group H Fixtures

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Group Stage - Group H
2026-06-15
Group Stage - Group H
2026-06-15
Group Stage - Group H
2026-06-21
Group Stage - Group H
2026-06-21
Group Stage - Group H
2026-06-26
Group Stage - Group H
2026-06-26

Qualification Rules

Top Two Teams: The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the Round of 32.

Best Third-Place Teams: The eight best third-place teams across all 12 groups will also advance to the Round of 32, making a total of 32 teams in the knockout stage.

Tiebreakers: If teams are level on points, the following criteria are applied:

  1. Points obtained in matches between tied teams
  2. Goal difference in those matches
  3. Goals scored in those matches
  4. If the tie is partially resolved, the first three criteria are reapplied to the remaining teams
  5. Goal difference in all group matches
  6. Goals scored in all group matches
  7. Team conduct (fair play) score
  8. Most recent FIFA ranking and, if needed, earlier ranking editions

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