Spain national football team edges closer to leading Group H in World Cup 2026

The Spain national football team has done its homework after its gray debut in the 2026 World Cup —it did not pass the draw against Cape Verde— and has managed to defeat Saudi Arabia by a resounding 0-4. With two matchdays played, it is the sole leader of Group H with a total of 4 points in its favor.

What happened in the match?

The draw between Uruguay and Cape Verde brings Spain closer to being first in the group. The calculator for Spain to be first in Group H in the 2026 World Cup: check all the options in full.

What options does Spain have to be first?

Spain is worth a draw against Uruguay to be first (as long as Cape Verde does not win by more than three goals against Saudi Arabia). - If Spain draws zero or one and Cape Verde wins by four or more goals, Cape Verde would be first. - If Spain draws two and Cape Verde wins exactly by four goals difference (4-0 in this case), the fair play would have to be looked at. - If Spain wins, it is first sure.

What tiebreaker criteria are applied?

- More points obtained in the group stage matches between the selections in question - Greater goal difference in the group stage matches between the selections in question - More goals scored in the group stage matches between the selections in question