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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H brings together Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde in one of the 12 group-stage pools. Below: our full Group H preview, predicted finish, best bets, key matches and outright odds.
Group H Standings
Group H after Matchday 1 — all square on a point apiece after Spain were held by Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia drew with Uruguay. Standings update as results come in.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 1 |
| Matchday | Match | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain vs Cape Verde | 0-0 | |
| 1 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 1-1 | |
| 2 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | 4-0 | |
| 2 | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 2-2 | |
| 3 | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | — Upcoming | |
| 3 | Uruguay vs Spain | — Upcoming |
| Team | Pot / Confederation | Outright (WC2026) | Key Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | UEFA Pot 1 | $1.20-$1.35 | Pedri (Barcelona), Lamine Yamal, Rodri |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | CONMEBOL Pot 2 | $5-$6 | Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Darwin Núñez |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AFC Pot 3 | $9-$13 | Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal) |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | CAF Pot 4 | $34-$51 | Jovane Cabral, Garry Rodrigues |
Group H Best Bet
Best Bet: Spain to win Group H at typical $1.20-$1.35 with bet365.
Spain to top Group H at $1.20-$1.35 — dominant favourite. Uruguay to qualify at $1.30-$1.40 has value.
Group H Predicted Finish
Spain are tournament outright contenders and Group H is one of the more comfortable group draws for a top-tier nation. Uruguay are clear 2nd favourites with Valverde and Núñez giving them attacking quality.
Predicted final standings:
1. Spain, 2. Uruguay, 3. Saudi Arabia, 4. Cape Verde
Key Match in Group H
Uruguay v Saudi Arabia — the 2nd-place decider. Uruguay’s historical Saudi record is mixed; Saudi crowd advantage doesn’t apply, so Uruguay should edge it.
Group H Outright Markets
| Market | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| To win Group H — Spain | $1.20-$1.35 |
| To win Group H — Uruguay | $3.20-$4.50 |
| To qualify (Top 2) — Spain | $1.15-$1.25 |
| To qualify (Top 2) — Uruguay | $1.40-$1.65 |
| To finish bottom of Group H — Cape Verde | $1.35-$1.55 |
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