Group H
4 teams competing for two round-of-32 spots
Teams
Group Analysis
Group H features Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cabo Verde. Spain arrive as one of the tournament favorites after winning Euro 2024, with one of the most exciting young squads in international football. Uruguay are back with a young, energetic squad under Marcelo Bielsa. Saudi Arabia famously beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup and will look to repeat the feat. Cabo Verde make their historic World Cup debut as one of the rising forces in African football.
Favorites to Advance
- Spain (talent depth, Euro champions)
- Uruguay (Bielsa system, Valverde)
Dark Horses
- Saudi Arabia (Renard experience, set pieces)
- Cabo Verde (team spirit)
Predictions
1. Spain, 2. Uruguay, 3. Saudi Arabia, 4. Cabo Verde. Spain should top the group with the quality of their squad. Uruguay's experience and Bielsa's system should see them through. Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde will be competitive but likely fall short.
Head-to-Head History
Spain and Uruguay have met once at the World Cup, in the 2018 quarter-final, with Spain winning on penalties. Spain and Saudi Arabia met in the 2022 group stage, with Spain winning 2-1. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia have never met at the World Cup.