World Cup 2026: What are the advancement scenarios in Group H?

Group play rolls on at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Some teams, such as Mexico and the United States, have already advanced to the knockout round. Other teams are hoping to join them in the Round of 32 over the next few days.

Then there are the teams in Group H.

Here is the state of play in Group H, ahead of the second set of matches in group action.

Update: With Spain’s win over Saudi Arabia, they are currently in first place in Group H. If there is a winner between Uruguay-Cabo Verde later tonight, that side will join them with four points atop Group H, with tiebreakers determining who will be in first place for the moment.

What are the Group H standings?

Here is how things stand in Group H, following Spain-Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 21.

What are the next Group H matches?

Four matches remain in Group H, starting with the two set for Sunday, June 21. All times listed are Eastern.

Sunday, June 21

Spain 4, Saudi Arabia 0
Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 26

Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, 8:00 p.m.
Uruguay vs. Spain, 8:00 p.m.

What are the current Group H scenarios?

The current Group H scenarios, ahead of the matches set for June 21?

There are none.

With each team entering the second set of matches with one point, all four teams are still alive for the Round of 32, but none of them can clinch a spot on Sunday.

In addition, none of the four teams can be eliminated.

Check back after matches are completed on Sunday for the updated scenarios.