Group H ended with Spain in clear first and Cabo Verde as the historic second-place story. Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to reach seven points and finish unbeaten.
Cabo Verde drew Saudi Arabia 0-0 in Houston. That result became enough because Uruguay lost to Spain, leaving Cabo Verde second on three points while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia both finished on two.
Spain now move forward as Group H winners. Cabo Verde move as runners-up, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are left outside the top two after the linked final window.
Group H final table route
CompleteFinal Group H picture
ResultsSpain win Group H
Spain finish on seven points after beating Saudi Arabia and Uruguay following the opening draw.
Cabo Verde advance second
Three draws gave Cabo Verde three points, one more than Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
Uruguay finish third
Uruguay could not turn two draws into a final-round result against Spain.
Saudi Arabia finish fourth
The Houston draw left Saudi Arabia on two points and outside the top two.
Group H fixture list
6 matchesSaudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Final - Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1, a result that kept both from building early separation.
Match RecapSpain vs Cabo Verde
Final - Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde
Spain and Cabo Verde drew 0-0, the first point in Cabo Verde's unbeaten second-place route.
Match RecapUruguay vs Cabo Verde
Final - Uruguay 2-2 Cabo Verde
Uruguay and Cabo Verde drew 2-2, keeping Cabo Verde above Uruguay once the group finished.
Fixture DetailsSpain vs Saudi Arabia
Final - Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia created the goal-difference cushion behind first place.
Match RecapCabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Final - Cabo Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia
Cabo Verde drew Saudi Arabia 0-0 and finished second in Group H.
Fixture DetailsUruguay vs Spain
Final - Uruguay 0-1 Spain
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 and won Group H on seven points.
Match RecapWhat to watch
Matchday guideSpain controlled the group
The 4-0 Saudi Arabia win and 1-0 Uruguay win gave Spain first place without needing help.
Cabo Verde stayed unbeaten
Three draws were enough for second because the chasing teams could not win.
Simultaneous pressure mattered
Cabo Verde's Houston draw only became enough once Spain protected the Guadalajara result.
FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group H?
Group H includes Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Spain, Cabo Verde.
How many matches are in Group H?
Group H has six group-stage matches, with each team playing three fixtures.
When does Group H finish?
Group H finishes with Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia and Uruguay vs Spain on June 26, 2026.