Group H: Standings, Teams & Matches
The 4 teams in Group H, the final table showing who won the group, and all 6 group games with their final scores.
Teams
Standings (the group table)
| Position# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
How to read this table:
- P = games played, W = won
- D = drew (a tie, no winner)
- L = lost, GF = goals scored
- GA = goals let in
- GD = goal difference (goals scored minus goals let in)
- Pts = points.
A team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
The team with the most points sits on top.
The top 2 teams (highlighted) move on to the next round, and so do the 8 teams that finish third with the best records across all 12 groups. See exactly how teams qualify.
How did Group H finish?
Spain did what the favorites are supposed to do and won the group on 7 points.
The reigning European champions shook off a slow 0-0 opener against Cape Verde and finished as comfortable group winners.
But the story everyone will remember from this group is Cape Verde, and it is a proper fairytale.
A tiny island nation of around half a million people, at their first ever World Cup, took 2nd place on 3 points and reached the knockout rounds.
Nobody saw it coming, the whole island is celebrating, and they earned every bit of it.
Uruguay are the big name left heartbroken, and it is the end of an era for them.
They finished 3rd on 2 points, and with 8 other 3rd-placed teams already on more points, they cannot reach the top 8, so the 2-time world champions are out.
Saudi Arabia head home too, finishing at the bottom of the group on 2 points after a brave effort that just was not quite enough.
So the final order is Spain, then Cape Verde, with Uruguay and Saudi Arabia both out.
Spain went through as expected, but it was Cape Verde who stole the show and carried a nation's dream into the knockout rounds.
Games (matches)
- SpainCape VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaJun 150-0
- Saudi ArabiaUruguayHard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensJun 151-1
- SpainSaudi ArabiaMercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaJun 214-0
- UruguayCape VerdeHard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensJun 212-2
- UruguaySpainEstadio Akron, ZapopanJun 260-1
- Cape VerdeSaudi ArabiaNRG Stadium, HoustonJun 260-0
Common questions
Who won Group H?
Spain won Group H on 7 points. They shook off a slow 0-0 opener against Cape Verde to top the group comfortably. The reigning European champions go through as group winners.
Which teams qualified from Group H?
Spain and Cape Verde both went through from Group H. Spain won the group on 7 points and Cape Verde took 2nd on 3 points. For Cape Verde, a tiny island nation at their first ever World Cup, reaching the knockouts is a genuine fairytale.
Is Uruguay out of the World Cup?
Yes, Uruguay are out. They finished 3rd in Group H on 2 points, and 8 other 3rd-placed teams already have more points, so they cannot reach the best-3rd top 8. The 2-time world champions are heading home.
Who are the players to watch from Group H?
Spain carry teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, one of the most exciting young players on the planet, into the knockouts. Cape Verde owe their fairytale run to goalkeeper Vozinha, the hero of their group stage. Both were worth watching in the next round.
What were the final Group H standings?
Spain finished top on 7 points, with Cape Verde 2nd on 3 points. Uruguay came 3rd on 2 points and Saudi Arabia finished at the bottom of the group on 2 points. Spain and Cape Verde went through, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are out.