Group H carries some of the most compelling storylines of the entire tournament. Spain arrive as reigning European champions with one of the most complete squads in the competition under Luis de la Fuente. Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay embrace a bold generational shift – for the first time since 2002, the Celeste head to a World Cup without Luis Suárez, placing the leadership squarely on Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez. Saudi Arabia, who famously stunned Argentina in 2022, arrive hoping to repeat that magic. And Cape Verde write the most special chapter of all – making their absolute debut at a World Cup.
Below are all the details regarding the matchups, squads, and updated projections from the betting markets.
🗓️ Matches, Dates, Times, and Stadiums
All match times have been adjusted to Montreal Time (EDT):
- June 15, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon): Spain vs. Cape Verde – Atlanta (United States)
- June 15, 2026, 6:00 PM: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay – Miami (United States)
- June 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon): Spain vs. Saudi Arabia – Atlanta (United States)
- June 21, 2026, 6:00 PM: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde – Miami (United States)
- June 26, 2026, 8:00 PM: Uruguay vs. Spain – Guadalajara (Mexico)
- June 26, 2026, 8:00 PM: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia – Houston (United States)
📋 Official Squad Rosters
As mentioned in our previous coverage, Saudi Arabia have not yet officially released their final squad. For Spain, Cape Verde, and Uruguay, the selections are locked in.
🇪🇸 Spain (26-Player Squad)
Luis de la Fuente retains 16 players from the Euro 2024 winning squad. The group is one of the most complete in the tournament, with Lamine Yamal as the standout talent and Rodri as the controlling force in midfield.
- Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García.
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Pubill, Eric García, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo.
- Midfielders: Rodrigo Hernández (Rodri), Martín Zubimendi, Pedri González, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pablo Páez “Gavi,” Alex Baena.
- Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Dani Olmo, Víctor Muñoz, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde (26-Player Squad)
Managed by Bubista, the debutants lean on experienced players from across European football. Goalkeeper Vozinha is the technical reference between the posts, while Ryan Mendes leads the attacking line in this historic first chapter for the archipelago nation.
- Goalkeepers: Vozinha, Marcio Rosa, CJ dos Santos.
- Defenders: Diney Borges, Sidny Cabral, Logan Costa, Steven Moreira, Wagner Pina, João Paulo Fernandes, Roberto “Pico” Lopes, Kelvin Pires, Ianique “Stopira” Tavares.
- Midfielders: Telmo Arcanjo, Laros Duarte, Deroy Duarte, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Yannick Semedo.
- Forwards: Gilson Benchimol, Jovane Cabral, Nuno Da Costa, Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes, Garry Rodrigues, Willy Semedo, Helio Varela.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (30-Player Preliminary Squad)
Georgios Donis leads a squad built largely around the domestic league. Captain Salem Al Dawsari is the squad’s standout technical name – the same player who scored the iconic goal against Argentina in 2022 and who carries the dream of another historic upset.
- Goalkeepers: Ahmed Al Kassar, Mohammed Al Owais, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Abdulqudus Attia.
- Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Khalid Al Ghannam, Moteb Al Harbi, Abdulelah Al Amri, Nawaf Boushal, Zakaria Hawsawi, Hassan Kadesh, Ali Lajami, Ali Majrashi, Hassan Tambakti, Jehad Thikri.
- Midfielders: Nasser Al Dawsari, Alaa Al Hajji, Ziyad Al Johani, Musab Al Juwayr, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Saleh Abu Al Shamat, Mohammed Kanno, Sultan Mandash, Ayman Yahya.
- Forwards: Feras Al Brikan, Salem Al Dawsari, Abdullah Al Hamdan, Abdullah Al Salem, Saleh Al Shehri.
🇺🇾 Uruguay (26-Player Squad)
Bielsa opts for renewal. Suárez’s absence is the defining feature of this squad – for the first time in 24 years, Uruguay head to a World Cup without their all-time top scorer. Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez now carry the weight of the nation’s ambitions.
- Goalkeepers: Santiago Mele, Fernando Muslera, Sergio Rochet.
- Defenders: Ronald Araújo, Santiago Bueno, Sebastián Cáceres, José María Giménez, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez, Guillermo Varela, Matías Viña.
- Midfielders: Maximiliano Araújo, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Rodrigo Bentancur, Agustín Canobbio, Nicolás De La Cruz, Emiliano Martínez, Facundo Pellistri, Brian Rodríguez, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Manuel Ugarte, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Zalazar.
- Forwards: Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Viñas, Darwin Núñez.
💰 Team Odds & Predictions
Spain lead the group’s projections by a wide margin. Uruguay are firmly established as the owners of the second qualifying spot in the market’s view, leaving Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde to contest an unlikely path through.
Stage & Title Projections
| Betting Market | Spain | Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Win Group H | -500 | +400 | +1600 | +5000 |
| To Qualify from Group | -5000 | -125 | +350 | +1000 |
| To Reach Round of 16 | -357 | +125 | +400 | +1200 |
| To Reach Quarter-Finals | -139 | +350 | +1400 | +4000 |
| To Reach Semi-Finals | +137 | +900 | +5000 | +10000 |
| To Reach the Final | +225 | +2200 | +25000 | +40000 |
| To Win the World Cup | +450 | +6600 | +100000 | +200000 |
Match Results (Moneyline / 1X2)
- Spain vs. Cape Verde: Spain (-1250) | Tie (+1000) | Cape Verde (+2000)
- Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: Saudi Arabia (+525) | Tie (+333) | Uruguay (-200)
- Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: Spain (-1000) | Tie (+800) | Saudi Arabia (+2500)
- Uruguay vs. Cape Verde: Uruguay (-225) | Tie (+333) | Cape Verde (+550)
- Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia: Cape Verde (+162) | Tie (+230) | Saudi Arabia (+160)
- Uruguay vs. Spain: Uruguay (+400) | Tie (+290) | Spain (-164)
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⭐ Individual Player Odds & Awards
Spain dominate every individual market with ease. Lamine Yamal stands apart as the single most compelling name across multiple categories – including the outright tournament favourite for Best Young Player.
Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot)
- Lamine Yamal (Spain): +1400
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): +1600
- Mikel Merino (Spain): +3300
- Ferran Torres (Spain): +4000
- Dani Olmo (Spain): +5000
- Nico Williams (Spain): +5000
- Darwin Núñez (Uruguay): +6600
Best Player (Golden Ball)
- Lamine Yamal (Spain): +800
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): +2500
- Pedri (Spain): +2500
- Rodri (Spain): +2500
- Fabián Ruiz (Spain): +3300
- Dani Olmo (Spain): +6600
- Federico Valverde (Uruguay): +6600
Top Assist Provider
- Lamine Yamal (Spain): +1200
- Nico Williams (Spain): +2500
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): +2800
Other Notable Awards
- Unai Simón enters the tournament as the second-largest Golden Glove favourite overall, listed at +450 – a remarkable position that reflects Spain’s defensive solidity as much as the goalkeeper’s own quality. Sergio Rochet is the group’s next-best option at +6600.
- Lamine Yamal is the outright tournament favourite for Best Young Player at +150, one of the shortest prices across any individual market in the competition. Compatriot Pau Cubarsí sits right behind him at +1400 for those looking for Spanish value at longer odds.
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