Group H standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Saudi Arabia
A win in their opening match would put Saudi Arabia in a strong position to advance from Group H.
Uruguay
An opening win over Saudi Arabia would be a major statement and strengthen Uruguay's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Saudi Arabia | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 55 | 11 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 2 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 | 14 |
| Best WC Finish | Round of 16 (1994) | Champions (1930, 1950) |
| Manager | Roberto Mancini | Marcelo Bielsa |
| How They Qualified | AFC 3rd Round — Group C runners-up | CONMEBOL — 4th place (28 pts) |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — famously beat Argentina | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Salem Al-Dawsari | Federico Valverde |
Prediction
Saudi Arabia 1 — 2 Uruguay
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Uruguay (ranked 11th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Saudi Arabia have appeared at 7 World Cups. Uruguay have appeared at 14.
Saudi Arabia are ranked 55th in the world. Uruguay are ranked 11th.
Uruguay have won the World Cup 2 times.
This match takes place at Hard Rock Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami · Capacity: 65,000
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