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Turkiye becomes first European team eliminated from 2026 World Cup
Seven national teams have already been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup before the group stage has concluded. Turkiye stands out as the first European team to be eliminated, after losses to Australia and Paraguay.
Many teams have already been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup before the group stage has concluded. In the expanded format featuring 48 teams, seven national teams have been officially eliminated so far.
Eliminated teams
- Haiti
- Turkiye
- Tunisia
- Jordan
- Panama
- Qatar
- Czech Republic
The majority of these teams suffered consecutive defeats in their first two group matches, dropping to the bottom of their groups and losing their chance to advance.
Qatar and the Czech Republic, despite having a draw and a loss each, were eliminated after heavy defeats in their final matches, finishing at the bottom of their groups.
Haiti's disappointment after 52 years
Haiti, participating in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, made an early exit after losses to Scotland and Brazil.
Turkiye first European team eliminated
Turkiye recorded consecutive defeats against Australia and Paraguay, becoming the first European team to be eliminated from the tournament.
Tunisia first African team eliminated
From the African continent, Tunisia became the first team eliminated after losing by wide margins to Sweden and Japan.
Under the new tournament system, all group last-place finishers are directly eliminated at the end of the group stage, while the four worst third-placed teams will also exit the tournament. A total of 16 teams are expected to be eliminated after the group stage.
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