The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen its first casualties, with three nations officially eliminated from the tournament. Tunisia, Haiti, and Turkey have all been mathematically ruled out of progressing to the knockout stages.
In the latest development, Tunisia’s hopes were dashed after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe. This result leaves the Carthage Eagles at the bottom of Group F with zero points after two matches, making advancement impossible. Their campaign started poorly with a 5-1 loss to Sweden.
Haiti and Turkey had already sealed their fate earlier in the week, as confirmed in previous reports. Tunisia will now face the Netherlands in their final group fixture, but the match is merely a formality.
With 48 teams participating in this expanded World Cup, the competition remains fierce, but these three teams will not be part of the Round of 32.