World Cup 2026 - Group H guide: Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale begins

World Cup 2026 Group H is set to headline Spain as the pre-tournament favorites, with Luis de la Fuente’s side beginning their campaign against Cape Verde on 15 June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Spain are coming off strong recent performances, including a run to the Euro 2024 final, and have reportedly named a squad without any Real Madrid players. Uruguay, two-time World Cup winners, open against Saudi Arabia on 15 June in Miami, before meeting Spain on 27 June at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. The guide frames the contest between Saudi Arabia (ranked 61st) and Cape Verde (69th) for a third-place qualification spot. Matches also include Spain vs Saudi Arabia on 21 June, and Uruguay vs Cape Verde the same night in Miami.