Which Teams Have Been Eliminated from World Cup 2026 So Far?

Teams Out of World Cup 2026 Up to Now

The World Cup 2026 has already seen a number of surprising exits. Three more teams bowed out after the latest round of 32 matches. Austria lost convincingly to Spain, and Algeria was defeated by Switzerland. The toughest blow seemed to hit Croatia, who let a stoppage-time winner slip past against Portugal and had a late equalizer disallowed.

At this point, 19 teams remain in the competition. That number will shrink to 16 by the end of the round of 32. The tournament started with 48 teams qualifying from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Only one will lift the trophy in the end. Knockout football is unforgiving; each stage halves the contenders until just two face off in the final.

Current Eliminations After Group and Round of 32 Stages

By July 3, 29 teams have been knocked out. Sixteen nations left the tournament at the group stage. The rest fell in subsequent knockout rounds. Here is the list of teams eliminated so far, organized by their groups:

We think this summer’s event will hold even more surprises before it ends. Keep track of every critical moment to catch all the drama as teams fight on.