Group H is not a typical 'Group of Death,' but it is by no means one-sided. Spain is ranked 1st by FIFA, followed by Uruguay at 15th, Saudi Arabia at 59th, and Cape Verde at 70th. The structure is that of a 'top seed plus three chasers,' with Spain holding the clearest advantage on paper.
The most notable potential dark horse is Uruguay, ranked 15th and on an upward trend; they have recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last five matches. While they have had a high number of draws, they are not intimidated by stronger opponents. Cape Verde, ranked 70th and also trending upward, recently secured a 3-0 victory over Birmingham in their last five matches.
