Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia vie for World Cup knockout spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
As Group H of the World Cup approaches its conclusion, all four teams remain in contention for knockout-stage advancement. Spain currently leads the group after a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Cape Verde has drawn against both Spain and Uruguay. In their final match, Spain faces Uruguay, who are under pressure after consecutive draws. Cape Verde needs a win against Saudi Arabia to ensure their place in the knockout rounds. The final outcomes of these matches will significantly determine the group standings and which teams proceed.
- •Spain leads Group H with four points after defeating Saudi Arabia.
- •Cape Verde has two points from a draw against Spain and Uruguay.
- •Uruguay must avoid defeat against Spain to remain in contention.
- •A win against Saudi Arabia guarantees Cape Verde's advancement.
- •Saudi Arabia must win to have any hope of progressing.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — What do Spain and Cape Verde need to qualify for World Cup knockouts from Group H?
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- 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — What do Senegal need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group I?
"The ‘almost’ Afcon champions were beaten by France and Norway but should have an easier task ahead of them in their final group game
"All four teams enter final game with chance to progress, though Mo Salah’s Egypt already look set fair to advance
"Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all have the chance to advance as Group H concludes
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:58 AMWhat do Spain and Cape Verde need to qualify for World Cup knockouts from Group H?
Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all have the chance to advance as Group H concludes
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:57 AMWhat do Belgium, Iran and Egypt need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group G?
All four teams enter final game with chance to progress, though Mo Salah’s Egypt already look set fair to advance
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:54 AMWhat do Senegal need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group I?
The ‘almost’ Afcon champions were beaten by France and Norway but should have an easier task ahead of them in their final group game
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