- Stage
- Group H
- Date
- Capacity
- 49K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM
Mexico City
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 AM
The teams
Venue: Estadio Akron
FIFA tournament name Guadalajara Stadium — capacity 49,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Guadalajara (Zapopan).
Transit on match day
No light rail to Estadio Akron — bus or rideshare from Centro Histórico, ~25 min
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, mild rainy season — 16-29°C at 1,560m altitude
Airports
Guadalajara International (GDL)
Where to stay
Centro Histórico, Chapultepec, Providencia
Full travel guide: Guadalajara (Zapopan) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group H standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain | #2 |
| 2 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | #17 |
| 3 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | #61 |
| 4 | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | #69 |
Other Group H fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group H Jun 15 · 22:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Group H Jun 15 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group H Jun 21 · 22:00 UTC
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
Group H Jun 21 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group H 00:00 UTC (next day) · Houston Stadium
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Seattle Stadium
Egypt vs Iran
Group G 03:00 UTC (next day) · Vancouver Stadium
New Zealand vs Belgium
Group I 19:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
Norway vs France
Group I 19:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Senegal vs Iraq
Other matches at Estadio Akron
3 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group A Jun 18 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Mexico vs South Korea
Group K Jun 23 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Colombia vs DR Congo
Uruguay vs Spain — FAQ
When is Uruguay vs Spain kicking off?
June 26, 2026 at 00:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Akron local time depends on the city).
Where is Uruguay vs Spain being played?
Estadio Akron (FIFA tournament name: Guadalajara Stadium) in Guadalajara (Zapopan). Capacity 49,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group H fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Uruguay's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. Canal 10 · VTV is the primary broadcaster in Uruguay.
How do I get to Estadio Akron on match day?
No light rail to Estadio Akron — bus or rideshare from Centro Histórico, ~25 min
Who else is in Group H?
Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM · Mexico City: Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 AM