Ten teams eliminated from 2026 World Cup as Ivory Coast advances

Ten teams have already been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the latest round of matches, with Ivory Coast advancing thanks to a brace from Nicolas Pepe. Curacao became the latest North American side to fall, losing 2-0 to the Elephants, joining Panama and Haiti, who also exited earlier. From Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Czech Republic have been eliminated, while Qatar, Uzbekistan and Jordan bowed out of the Asian section. Tunisia is the only African nation confirmed to be going home so far, with six more nations set to learn their fate before the Round of 32 begins.

For Nigerian fans, the early exits reshape the tournament's landscape, potentially easing the path for African sides that remain alive and altering the dynamics of future match‑ups. Knowing which teams are out helps supporters gauge which opponents might still be faced and aids in planning viewing schedules or fantasy league picks.

The tournament continues, with the remaining knockout slots to be decided in the coming days. Keep an eye on the remaining African contenders and watch how the shifting brackets could affect Africa's chances of a deep run.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/2026-world-cup-10-teams-eliminated-from-tournament/