Nations Out of the 2026 World Cup After Group and Round of 32

Following the group stage, 20 teams have exited the 2026 World Cup. Among the first 16 to leave, 12 ended their campaigns at the bottom of their groups.

These countries are Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Panama. They all placed fourth in their respective groups.

Additionally, four teams finished third but had the worst records among third-placed sides, resulting in their elimination: Iran, South Korea, Scotland, and Uruguay.

Knockout Stage Exits

The round of 32 saw the departure of South Africa, Japan, Germany, and Netherlands. Notably, four-time World Cup champions Germany were ousted after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay on Monday.

Complete List of Eliminated Teams

• Turkey
• Haiti
• New Zealand
• Tunisia
• Jordan
• Panama
• Qatar
• Czech Republic
• Curacao
• Saudi Arabia
• Iraq
• Uzbekistan
• Iran
• South Korea
• Scotland
• Uruguay
• South Africa
• Japan
• Germany
• Netherlands

This update comes from the BBC Sport Ask Me Anything team, providing insight into the latest World Cup developments.