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The 2026 World Cup is the largest tournament in its history, with 48 nations heading to the United States, Canada and Mexico in search of glory. Ultimately, though, only one team can claim the title.
We've already witnessed the end of underdog runs and the collapse of powerhouses, with this summer delivering no shortage of thrills and drama — and there's likely much more to come before the trophy is raised on July 19.
Here's every team that has been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Group Stage
Haiti became the first nation eliminated from the competition after dropping its opening two group matches, shortly before Türkiye's wastefulness in front of goal led to another premature exit for a side many had tipped to make an impact in the knockout rounds.
Tunisia dismissed its head coach after just one match in a failed bid to turn around a sluggish start in Group F, while Jordan, Panama, Czechia, Qatar, Curaçao and Iraq all followed them out the door shortly after.
Group H was headlined by Spain and saw the heroics of Cabo Verde, but it came at Uruguay's expense. The South American powerhouse appeared destined for the knockouts, yet their inability to defeat any team in the group — including Saudi Arabia — sealed a stunning early departure.
New Zealand bowed out with just one point in Group G, while in Group C, Scotland's dream tournament unraveled as losses to Morocco and Brazil left them unable to advance as one of the best third-placed sides.
Uzbekistan failed to earn a single point in Group K and was eliminated shortly before South Korea, but the most dramatic exit belonged to Iran. Amid grievances over its treatment by both the United States and FIFA, Iran appeared to be sneaking into the knockouts in third place before a 96th-minute header from Austria's Saša Kalajdžić sent the Europeans through at their expense.
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Round of 32
South Africa were eliminated after conceding to Canada's Stephen Eustáquio in stoppage time, one day before a gutsy Japan side squandered a one-goal advantage and were knocked out by Brazil.
Then came the biggest shock of the round of 32, as Germany fell to Paraguay on penalties, extending a 12-year drought without a knockout-stage victory at the World Cup. The Netherlands' early exit also raised eyebrows, though their defeat to Morocco was not entirely unexpected.
Côte d'Ivoire delivered a string of promising performances but could not find a way past Norway. Sweden, meanwhile, proved no match for a France side widely tipped to go all the way and lift the trophy.
Ecuador and DR Congo were next to fall, beaten by Mexico and England respectively, and Senegal soon joined them after surrendering a 2–0 lead to lose 3–2 to Belgium.
Bosnia and Herzegovina were outclassed by the USMNT, while Austria were thoroughly dismantled by a dominant Spain side.
Controversy took center stage as a late VAR decision eliminated Croatia at Portugal's hands, and Algeria slumped to defeat against Switzerland. Egypt required a penalty shootout to edge past Australia.
The heartwarming story of the summer belongs to Cabo Verde. Tasked with the formidable challenge of facing Argentina and Lionel Messi, the lowest-ranked team ever to reach the knockout stages were ultimately beaten by a 111th-minute header from Cristian Romero — having twice fought back from behind to force extra time.
Round of 16
Canada became the first of the three co-hosts to exit the competition following a 3–0 loss to Morocco, before Paraguay's surprisingly deep run came to a swift end against Kylian Mbappé and France.
For the first time since 1990, Brazil failed to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, falling to an Erling Haaland-inspired Norway side that has been making waves this summer. Hours later, Mexico's tournament journey ended in heartbreak following a dramatic 3–2 defeat to England.
Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of a first-ever World Cup title were then extinguished by a stoppage-time winner from Mikel Merino, who sealed Spain's 1–0 victory just six minutes after stepping off the bench.