World Cup 2026 Group H Preview: Teams & Fixtures

Group H preview: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde Islands, with matchday-1 fixtures and predictions.

By Kickoff Staff
June 6, 2026Updated June 12, 20261 min read

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Group H: two heavyweights, two challengers

Spain and Uruguay lead, with Saudi Arabia and debutants Cape Verde Islands. Not affiliated with FIFA.

Dark horse: Cape Verde Islands. Scenario: Spain and Uruguay favourites for the top two; the rest chase a best-third place. See standings; next: Group I.

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