Group H — Football World Cup 2026: Teams, TV & Streaming
Group H at the Football World Cup 2026 is decided: Spain won the group, Cape Verde advanced second. Watch all six matches on FOX, FS1, and Telemundo in the US.
Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.
Group H of the Football World Cup 2026 is complete. Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde contested six matches across venues in the United States and Mexico from to . Spain won the group with 7 points. Cape Verde advanced in second place with 3 points, having drawn all three of their matches. Uruguay finished third with 2 points but did not finish among the eight best third-placed teams and were eliminated. Saudi Arabia were eliminated in fourth.
Which teams are in Group H?
Group H was contested by Spain (UEFA, Europe), Uruguay (CONMEBOL, South America), Saudi Arabia (AFC, Asia), and Cape Verde (CAF, Africa) — four teams from four different confederations spanning four continents. Browse the full squad list on the teams page.
What is the Group H match schedule?
All six Group H matches, with US viewing dates and kickoff times:
A note on Guadalajara: Estadio Akron is in Guadalajara, Mexico, which observes CST (UTC−6) year-round with no daylight saving. Atlanta and Miami are on EDT (UTC−4), while Houston is on CDT (UTC−5), during the tournament. The Guadalajara match started two hours earlier in local Mexican time than in US Eastern time. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
How was Group H decided?
Each team in Group H played the other three once, earning three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. The final standings were: Spain 7 pts (GD +5) in first; Cape Verde 3 pts (GD 0) in second; Uruguay 2 pts (GD −1) in third; Saudi Arabia 2 pts (GD −4) in fourth. Spain and Cape Verde advanced automatically to the round of 32. Cape Verde reached the knockout stage having drawn all three of their group matches. Uruguay finished third but did not make the cut for the eight best third-placed teams and were eliminated. Saudi Arabia were also eliminated, finishing below Uruguay on goal difference. Spain face Austria in the round of 32; Cape Verde face Argentina. See all group standings via the groups hub.
Where can I watch Group H in the US?
English-language coverage of Group H aired on FOX or FS1, depending on the individual match. FOX broadcasts air free over the air; FS1 requires a cable or satellite subscription. For Spanish-speaking viewers, Telemundo carried matches free over the air, with some fixtures on Universo on cable. Peacock streams all World Cup 2026 matches live in Spanish and is the single streaming option that covers the complete Group H schedule. Click any match link above to find the specific channel for that fixture, or visit the where to watch guide for full broadcaster details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams were in Group H of the World Cup 2026?
Group H featured four teams from four confederations: Spain (UEFA, Europe), Uruguay (CONMEBOL, South America), Saudi Arabia (AFC, Asia), and Cape Verde (CAF, Africa). The group ran from to across venues in the United States and Mexico.
When did Group H play at the Football World Cup 2026?
Group H opened on with two matches, continued with two matches on , and closed with simultaneous final-day fixtures on . Matches were played at venues in Atlanta, Miami, Houston, and Guadalajara, Mexico.
Who advanced from Group H at the Football World Cup 2026?
Spain and Cape Verde advanced from Group H. Spain finished first with 7 points and a goal difference of +5. Cape Verde finished second with 3 points and a goal difference of 0, having drawn all three of their matches. Uruguay finished third with 2 points but did not make the cut for the eight best third-placed teams and were eliminated. Saudi Arabia finished fourth and were also eliminated.
What channel was Group H World Cup 2026 on in the US?
In the United States, Group H matches aired in English on FOX and FS1 (FOX Sports). Spanish-language coverage was on Telemundo (free over the air) and Universo (cable). Every match is available in Spanish on Peacock for subscribers. Check the individual match pages for per-match channel assignments.
Can I watch Group H World Cup 2026 for free in the US?
Yes, partially. Group H matches that aired on the FOX broadcast network were free over the air with a TV antenna. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo is also free over the air for all 92 of its matches. FOX Sports' FS1 and Universo require a cable or live-TV streaming subscription.