Group H of the 2026 World Cup consists of Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay. The top two advance to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify. Below: each nation's chances and profile.
Possibly the hottest title favourite at the start. They won Euro 2024 without trouble, and that team has only got better.
Historic first World Cup appearance. An island nation of 500,000 people.
Beat Argentina 2-1 at the 2022 World Cup in the opening match — one of the biggest upsets ever. Invested heavily in the Saudi Pro League.
Marcelo Bielsa as head coach — that alone makes Uruguay the most interesting team in the tournament. El Loco coaches like no one else: extreme high pressing, 90 minutes at full intensity, no compromise.
Last updated: 2026-06-07