FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H brings together Spain, Denmark, South Korea and Uruguay for a three-match round-robin between June 15 and June 26, 2026. The top two advance directly to the Round of 32; the third-placed side has a chance via the best-third-place bracket.
Key Takeaways
- Group H teams: Spain, Denmark, South Korea, Uruguay.
- Projected winner: Spain; runner-up: Denmark.
- Matchday 1: June 15, 2026. Matchday 3 (simultaneous final round): June 26, 2026.
- Matches staged across: Miami / Philadelphia / SF Bay Area.
- Top two qualify automatically; third place is in play via the best-third-place rule.
Contents
The four teams in Group H
Spain
Manager: Luis de la Fuente. Key players: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams, Rodri. Confederation: UEFA.
2010 champions. Reigning European champions (Euro 2024). A bookmaker title favourite, Spain should win this group comfortably barring early-tournament upset.
See full Spain squad analysis for tactical breakdown and player profiles.
Denmark
Manager: Brian Riemer. Key players: Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund, Andreas Skov Olsen. Confederation: UEFA.
1986 second-round finish best. 2020 Euro semi-finalist. Dangerous middle-tier side capable of taking points from any opponent on its day.
See full Denmark squad analysis for tactical breakdown and player profiles.
South Korea
Manager: Hong Myung-bo. Key players: Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae. Confederation: AFC.
2002 semi-finalists (co-hosts). Regular Round of 16 contender. Dangerous middle-tier side capable of taking points from any opponent on its day.
See full South Korea squad analysis for tactical breakdown and player profiles.
Uruguay
Manager: Marcelo Bielsa. Key players: Federico Valverde, Darwin Nunez, Maximiliano Araujo. Confederation: CONMEBOL.
Two-time champions (1930, 1950). 2010 fourth-place. Dangerous middle-tier side capable of taking points from any opponent on its day.
See full Uruguay squad analysis for tactical breakdown and player profiles.
Group H fixture schedule
Each team plays three matches across three matchdays. Matchday 3 fixtures kick off simultaneously to prevent collusion.
| Matchday | Fixture 1 | Fixture 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MD1 (June 15) | Spain vs Uruguay | Denmark vs South Korea |
| MD2 | Spain vs South Korea | Denmark vs Uruguay |
| MD3 (June 26) | Spain vs Denmark | South Korea vs Uruguay |
Full kickoff times and venue assignments are on our World Cup 2026 schedule page.
Group H prediction
Our pre-tournament model rates Spain as the most likely group winner, with Denmark as runner-up. South Korea is the most plausible third-placed candidate with a path through the best-third-place bracket; Uruguay enters as a clear outsider.
The decisive matchup: Spain vs Denmark on Matchday 3 likely decides top spot, with first place rewarded by a theoretically easier Round of 32 tie against a third-placed qualifier. For our running tournament projections, see the predictions hub.
Frequently asked questions
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group H?
Group H contains Spain, Denmark, South Korea, Uruguay. The grouping is from the FIFA Final Draw held on December 5, 2025 in Las Vegas.
When does Group H play?
Group H fixtures run from June 15 to June 26, 2026 across three matchdays. Matchday 3 plays simultaneously to prevent collusion.
Who is favourite to win Group H?
Spain enters as Futbolzen’s projected group winner, ahead of Denmark. Tier 1 title contender pedigree gives them the clearest path to first.
Where do Group H matches take place?
Group H matches are spread across: Miami / Philadelphia / SF Bay Area. For city-by-city details see our host cities hub.
How do third-placed teams advance from Group H?
The 48-team format takes the best eight third-placed teams across the 12 groups into the Round of 32. Group H’s third-place finisher is in play, but goal difference and goals scored against the top three become the tiebreaker.
What’s next?
- Full schedule with kickoff times
- All 48 teams – squad analyses
- Predictions hub – tournament forecasts
- Host cities – venue and travel guides
- Latest news – daily updates
Last updated: May 23, 2026 by the Futbolzen editorial team. Tell us if you spot something out of date via our Corrections Policy.