Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup features 2010 champion Spain alongside two-time winner Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and tournament debutant Cape Verde. The matches are split across Atlanta, Miami, Houston, and a finale in Guadalajara, Mexico, opening on Monday, June 15, when Spain takes on Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Saudi Arabia meets Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium. The group closes with simultaneous matches on Friday, June 26, when Cape Verde faces Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium and Uruguay meets Spain at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. With Cape Verde making history as a debutant and Spain and Uruguay carrying three combined World Cup titles, every match has a clear story line.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group H 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group H Match Schedule and Standings
Five of the six Group H matches are at U.S. venues, with the schedule rotating through Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and NRG Stadium in Houston. The Spain versus Uruguay finale on June 26 is the lone Mexican fixture at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group H 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 15 | Spain vs Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | 6:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | 6:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium, Houston | 8:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 8:00 PM ET | FOX |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 26 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group H Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group H’s run on June 26. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group H team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group H Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group H schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group H World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group H games being played? Five of the six matches are at U.S. venues across Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (hosting two), Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens (hosting two), and NRG Stadium in Houston. The Spain versus Uruguay finale is at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group H? Based on current FIFA rankings, Spain and Uruguay are the projected leaders, with Spain backing its 2024 European championship form and Uruguay carrying two World Cup titles. Saudi Arabia arrives as the AFC qualifier with veterans from the 2022 win over Argentina, while Cape Verde plays its first ever World Cup as the second-smallest African nation by population to qualify and will fight for the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group H? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group H 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the red download button above.
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