2026 FIFA World Cup Elimination Updates and Progress Report
As of late June 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup—hosted across North America—has seen 44 of 48 teams eliminated through the quarter-finals. Early exits included group-stage bottom-finishers (e.g., Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti) and worst third-placed teams (Iran, South Korea, Scotland, Uruguay). Knockout rounds eliminated major teams like Germany, Brazil, Portugal, and the United States. The tournament continues with four remaining nations competing for the title.
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Who has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
BBC Sport reports that 46 of the 48 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated. The article provides a comprehensive list of eliminated teams by round: 12 teams finished bottom of their groups (including Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Panama); four third-placed sides with worst records (Iran, South Korea, Scotland, Uruguay) were also eliminated in the group stage. Sixteen teams lost in the last 32 (including South Africa, Japan, Germany, Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Ecuador, DR Congo, Senegal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Austria, Cape Verde, Australia, Algeria, Ghana). Eight teams exited in the last 16 (Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, United States, Egypt, Colombia). Four nations lost in the quarter-finals (Morocco, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland). France and England were eliminated in the semi-finals and will play in the third-place playoff. Spain and Argentina remain as the final two teams, set to compete in the championship match on Sunday evening.
BBC SportWho has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
BBC Sport reports that 44 of the 48 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated as of June 24, 2026. The article provides a full list of eliminated teams, categorized by the stage of elimination. The first 16 teams to exit included 12 fourth-placed group finishers (Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Panama) and four third-placed sides with the worst records (Iran, South Korea, Scotland, Uruguay). Sixteen teams were eliminated in the last 32, including South Africa, Japan, Germany, Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Ecuador, DR Congo, Senegal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Austria, Cape Verde, Australia, Algeria, and Ghana. Eight teams exited in the last 16: Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, United States, Egypt, and Colombia. The four most recent eliminations occurred in the quarter-finals: Morocco, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland. The article is part of BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything series.
BBC SportWho has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team provides a comprehensive list of all 44 nations eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of July 13, 2026. The tournament, featuring 48 teams, has seen eliminations across multiple stages. Twelve teams finished bottom of their groups: Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Panama. Iran, South Korea, Scotland, and Uruguay were the four third-placed sides with the worst records. Sixteen teams exited in the last 32, including South Africa, Japan, Germany, Netherlands, and Ghana. Eight teams departed in the last 16: Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, United States, Egypt, and Colombia. The most recent four eliminations occurred in the quarter-finals: Morocco, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland. Norway lost 2-1 to England in the quarter-finals.
BBC SportWho has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team provides a comprehensive list of all 38 nations eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of June 24, 2026. The article details eliminations by stage: 12 teams finished bottom of their groups (Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Panama); four third-placed sides with the worst records (Iran, South Korea, Scotland, Uruguay) were also knocked out in the group stage. Sixteen teams exited in the round of 32, including Germany, Netherlands, Japan, and Croatia. Six teams were eliminated in the round of 16, notably Brazil, Portugal (with Cristiano Ronaldo playing his final World Cup match), Mexico, and the United States. The article notes that 38 of the 48 competing nations have been eliminated, with the tournament progressing to the last 32.
BBC SportWho has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
As of June 24, 2026, 36 of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated following the conclusion of the group stage and the round of 32. The first 16 exits included 12 teams that finished bottom of their groups, such as the Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Panama. Additionally, Iran, South Korea, Scotland, and Uruguay were eliminated as the four worst third-placed teams. The round of 32 saw the departure of 16 teams, including South Africa, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Ecuador, DR Congo, Senegal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Austria, Cape Verde, Australia, Algeria, and Ghana. In the round of 16, Canada, Paraguay, Brazil, and Mexico were eliminated. The article is part of BBC Sport's 'Ask Me Anything' series, responding to reader questions about the tournament.
BBC Sport26 Teams Eliminated from 2026 World Cup So Far
As of 2 July 2026, 26 of the 48 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated following the conclusion of the group stage and the first round of the knockout stage (last 32). The first 16 teams eliminated include 12 fourth-placed group finishers: Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Panama. Additionally, four third-placed sides with the worst records (Iran, South Korea, Scotland, Uruguay) were knocked out after group play. In the last 32 knockout round, ten more nations exited: South Africa, Japan, Germany, Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Sweden, Ecuador, DR Congo, Senegal, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The article is part of BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything series and includes reader engagement options.
BBC SportWho has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
BBC Sport reports that of the 48 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, 20 have been eliminated after the group stage and the first knockout round. Twelve teams finished bottom of their groups: Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Panama. Four third-placed sides with the worst records—Iran, South Korea, Scotland, and Uruguay—were also knocked out. In the round of 32, South Africa, Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands were eliminated, with Germany suffering a shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay. The article provides a full list of eliminated teams and explains the elimination process.
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