Group H delivered another dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 matchday as Spain bounced back in emphatic fashion to defeat Saudi Arabia, while Cape Verde produced a stunning comeback to earn a valuable draw against Uruguay. The results leave Spain top of the group and keep all qualification scenarios alive.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H Matchday Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia |
| Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde |
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Key Match Moments
Spain responded strongly after their opening draw against Cape Verde by producing a dominant performance against Saudi Arabia.
In the 10th minute, Lamine Yamal opened the scoring with his first FIFA World Cup goal, finding the net from close range to give La Roja an early advantage.
Spain continued to dictate play and doubled their lead in the 21st minute. Mikel Oyarzabal found space inside the penalty area and finished clinically to make it 2-0.
Just three minutes later, Oyarzabal struck again to complete his brace and put Spain firmly in control of the contest.
The match was effectively settled shortly after half-time when Saudi Arabia defender Hassan Al-Tambakti turned the ball into his own net in the 49th minute.
Spain comfortably saw out the remainder of the match to secure a convincing 4-0 victory and move to the top of Group H.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group H): Spain vs Saudi Arabia Official Match Stats
Goals Timeline
| Minute | Scorer |
|---|---|
| 10′ | Lamine Yamal (Spain) |
| 21′ | Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) |
| 24′ | Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) |
| 49′ | Hassan Al-Tambakti (Saudi Arabia, Own Goal) |
Key Match Record
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| First World Cup Goal | Lamine Yamal |
| Match-Winning Brace | Mikel Oyarzabal |
| Group Position | Spain move top of Group H |
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
Key Match Moments
Cape Verde produced one of the most impressive comeback performances of the tournament to earn a draw against two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay.
The African side struck first in the 21st minute through Kevin Pina, who finished after a well-worked attacking move to give Cape Verde a surprise lead.
Uruguay responded strongly before half-time. In the 44th minute, Maxi Araújo levelled the score before Agustín Canobbio completed the turnaround in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time.
Trailing 2-1, Cape Verde refused to give up and continued to attack after the break.
Their persistence paid off in the 61st minute when substitute Hélio Varela reacted quickest inside the penalty area to score the equaliser and make it 2-2.
Cape Verde continued to create opportunities and came close to producing a famous victory, but Uruguay survived late pressure as both sides shared the points.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group H): Uruguay vs Cape Verde Official Match Stats
Goals Timeline
| Minute | Scorer |
|---|---|
| 21′ | Kevin Pina (Cape Verde) |
| 44′ | Maxi Araújo (Uruguay) |
| 45+6′ | Agustín Canobbio (Uruguay) |
| 61′ | Hélio Varela (Cape Verde) |
Key Match Record
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Comeback Draw | Cape Verde recover from 2-1 down |
| Tournament Status | Uruguay remain winless after two matches |
| Group Impact | Cape Verde keep qualification hopes alive |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group H Complete Schedule
Matchday Summary
Spain produced a commanding display to defeat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and move to the top of Group H. Meanwhile, Cape Verde continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by fighting back from a goal down to secure a valuable 2-2 draw against Uruguay, leaving the group wide open heading into the final round of fixtures.