World Cup 2026 — Group H
Euro 2024 champions Spain arrive as tournament favourites. Lamine Yamal and Pedri lead the new golden era of La Roja — but Uruguay's Darwin Núñez and Ivory Coast's talent will push them hard in Group H.
Group H Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank | Key Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | UEFA | #8 | Lamine Yamal |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | CONMEBOL | #14 | Darwin Núñez |
| 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | CAF | #48 | Sébastien Haller |
| ⚽ IC Playoff 3 | Inter-conf. | TBD | TBD |
Group H Storylines
🏆 Euro 2024 Champions Arrive
Spain won Euro 2024 with breathtaking football — Yamal's wonder goal in the final cemented their claim as the world's most exciting team. They arrive in North America as World Cup favourites and Group H represents the start of their title defence.
⚡ Lamine Yamal — The 18-Year-Old Phenomenon
Born the night of the 2006 World Cup final, Lamine Yamal is football's most astonishing young talent. At just 18 and already a European champion, the Barcelona winger will be the most-watched player in every Group H game.
🇺🇾 Uruguay's Warrior Spirit
Darwin Núñez leads an Uruguay side that always punches above its weight. With a population of just 3.5 million, they've won two World Cups and reached the semi-finals in 2010. La Celeste will fight Spain tooth and nail for Group H's top spot.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast's New Generation
AFCON 2023 champions Ivory Coast bring confidence and quality to North America. Sébastien Haller leads a squad with players competing at Europe's highest levels — they'll be eyeing qualification from Group H for the first time since 2010's Round of 16.
🎯 Pedri — Spain's Midfield Brain
Barcelona and Spain captain Pedri orchestrates everything from midfield with a maturity beyond his years. His partnership with Yamal and Nico Williams creates the most dynamic attacking unit in international football heading into 2026.
🏆 Spain's Third World Cup?
Spain won it in 2010. Could 2026 bring a second star? This generation — arguably as talented as the 2010 squad — has the hunger and the quality. Group H is the beginning of what could be Spain's greatest World Cup journey.
Group H Match Schedule
Group H Highlights
Cavani Classic Lifts Uruguay Past Portugal | 2018 FIFA World Cup
FULL MATCH: Japan v Spain | 2022 FIFA World Cup
10-Minute Goal-Fest | Famous 2022 Night For Spain
Luis Suárez Talks Hat Trick in Inter Miami's 10-Goal Game and World Cup with Uruguay!
10-Minute Match | Chile vs Spain | 2010 FIFA World Cup
Full Penalty Shoot-out | Spain vs Korea Republic | 2002 Quarter-Finals
Full Penalty Shoot-out | Spain vs Korea Republic | 2002 Quarter-Finals
Full Penalty Shoot-out | Spain vs Korea Republic | 2002 Quarter-Finals
1-Minute Match | Spain Stay Strong Against Germany | 2022 FIFA World Cup
Full Penalty Shoot-out | Spain vs Korea Republic | 2002 Quarter-Finals
1-Minute Match | Spain Stay Strong Against Germany | 2022 FIFA World Cup
Full Penalty Shoot-out | Spain vs Korea Republic | 2002 Quarter-Finals
FULL MATCH: Spain v Morocco | 2018 FIFA World Cup
7 Goals, 1 Minute | Spain Go Wild | 2022 FIFA World Cup
Senor's Super Shot Saves Spain! #shorts #spain #worldcup
World Cup Uncut | Those Wild Minutes | Uruguay vs Ghana
1-Minute Lost Classic | Spain vs Korea Republic | 1994 FIFA World Cup
Magical James Rodriguez | Colombia vs Uruguay | 2014 Round of 16
Group H Analysis
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🇪🇸 Spain Key Players
- 19Lamine Yamal
- 8Pedri
- 16Rodri
- 11Nico Williams
Group H Facts
- 🏆 Spain: Euro 2024 champions, WC 2010 winners
- ⚡ Yamal: Youngest player to score in Euros (16)
- 🇺🇾 Uruguay: 2x World Cup winners (1930, 1950)
- 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast: AFCON 2023 champions
- 🎯 Pedri: 3x Bundesliga Golden Boy award