2026 World Cup Group Guides · Group H
Group H Preview — FIFA Rankings, Squads & Round-of-32 Scenarios (2026 World Cup)
Group H of the 2026 World Cup features Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde. A data-driven preview: FIFA rankings, captains, squad sizes, the full fixture list, and how each side can reach the Round of 32.
Group snapshot
Average FIFA ranking
37
Group strength
11 of 12 (1 = strongest)
Ranking favourite
Spain (#2)
Ranking spread
66· Wide ranking gap
Includes a FIFA top-10 side
The four teams
SpainFIFA #2Captain: Rodri · 26-player squad
UruguayFIFA #17Captain: José María Giménez · 26-player squad
Saudi ArabiaFIFA #60Captain: Salem Al-Dawsari · 26-player squad
Cape VerdeFIFA #68Captain: Ryan Mendes · 26-player squad
Group H fixtures
Times shown in your local time
Qualification outlook
The top two of Group H reach the Round of 32 directly, while the third-placed team can still advance through the best-third-place race (8 of 12 qualify). By FIFA ranking, Spain start as favourites to top the group — but under the new 2026 tie-break rules (head-to-head first), nothing is decided until the matches are played.
※ Preview based on a FIFA ranking snapshot and announced squads. Not affiliated with FIFA.