This is how the standings of Spain and Uruguay's group ended after matchday 2

Spain surged to the top of Group H in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia. The dominant performance allowed "La Furia Roja" to recover from their surprising 0-0 draw in their opening match against Cape Verde, accumulating four points from their first two games.

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain, followed by a brace from Mikel Oyarzábal and a fourth goal from Marc Cucurella, sealing a comfortable victory in Atlanta, United States. The Spanish side demonstrated their favoritism, leaving Saudi Arabia at the bottom of the group with just one point.

Meanwhile, Uruguay faces a more complicated situation after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Cape Verde. Despite taking the lead through Kevin Pina's free-kick, Marcelo Bielsa's team managed to turn the score around with goals from Maxi Araújo and Agustín Cannobio. However, a significant defensive error allowed Hélio Varela to equalize for Cape Verde, leaving Uruguay and their opponents with two points each.

This group's standings are particularly relevant for Argentina, as the second-placed team in Group H could become their opponent in the Round of 32. The expanded 48-team format for this World Cup introduces a new dynamic, with the winner of Group J (which includes Argentina) facing the runner-up of Group H, and vice-versa.