Group H Preview: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Your defending Euro Champions, Spain, and Group H are up next as we roll through our World Cup previews. Alexi Lalas get you set for the tournament looking at Federico Valverde and Uruguay, Salem Al-Dawsari and Saudi Arabia alongside debutants Cape Verde. Will Lamine Yamal lead Spain to a title? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow
I put out four different plays for yesterday’s big slate of the World Cup. I went 1-3, so it wasn’t exactly the most pleasant day of the week for me. The USA lost in stoppage time, and it very well could’ve been an offside call. I took a big swing on Australia and lost as they fell on a draw. The final loss was taking the under on the Ecuador team total. They scored two goals. The win, though, was on the under in a game between Japan and Sweden. Let’s see what we can do today and try to get some of those losses back in our pocket.
Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates with teammates after scoring the third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match against Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 22, 2026. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Norway vs. France
Both teams are already through to the next round. This is probably the most anticipated of all of the games on the slate today. However, since both teams are already advancing, there is a lot less excitement surrounding the game. Erling Haaland of Norway has four goals, and Kylian Mbappé has four goals; both are behind Messi. Haaland may not be playing today, though, as there really isn’t much benefit to Norway to have him on the field. I’m not sure how you take anything other than France in the game. If Norway’s best player is out, France is even more likely to win. I do think they will get another goal from Mbappé, so we will take the player prop on him to score anytime at -125. I also think he will get the first goal at +340.
Spain players walk on the pitch before the international friendly football match against Egypt at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on March 31, 2026. (Lluis Gene/AFP)
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Uruguay vs. Spain
This game does have some intrigue still. Spain is going to advance with a win, and will advance with a draw. Uruguay has had two games already, and both ended in draws. I think it was a bit disappointing doing it against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. Uruguay simply needs to get a win in order to advance. I don’t think there is any reason for Spain to take it easy on their opponent here. I think they will likely win this game instead of going for a draw, so I’ll take a shot with Spain at -145.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates a 0-0 draw during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. (Jacob Kupferman/Associated Press)
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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
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The counterpart to the Uruguay vs Spain game is this one. Cape Verde opened their tournament with a draw against Spain, something almost no one expected. They were also able to steal a draw against Uruguay. Now, another draw against Saudi Arabia, coupled with a Uruguay loss, would get them into the next round. A win would put them into the knockout round, and they could ignore the Uruguay and Spain game. For Saudi Arabia, they only have one point in the World Cup, which means they are likely out, unless they get a win, and even then, they still need some help. Neither of these teams is all that great on offense and prefers to have a defensive presence. I’ll take two different shots on this: first, I’ll take a draw at +235. I think it is the most likely outcome in this game. I also think that the under 2.5 will be the right play for this game. Neither is very good at offense, and I think whoever gets the first goal is likely to get very cautious.
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