Six Teams Eliminated from 2026 World Cup Tournament

In the 2026 World Cup, six teams have been eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two matches. Uzbekistan, making its World Cup debut, suffered a heavy defeat, losing 5-0 to Portugal.

Panama also faced elimination, narrowly losing 1-0 to Croatia. Other teams confirmed to be eliminated include Ghana, Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia, and Jordan.

The tournament format allows for the expansion to eight of the best teams finishing third in their groups to progress to the round of 32. Colombia opened the fixtures with a 3-1 victory over Portugal, contributing to the early exits of the mentioned teams.