List of all nations eliminated from Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa became the first team to be eliminated from the Round of 32.

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended, and the knockout phase has commenced. The first part of the summer competition featured 72 matches, during which numerous historic events and unforgettable moments took place.

While Argentina, France and Mexico won their groups with a perfect record, teams such as Iran, Uruguay, and South Korea suffered shocking eliminations. However, letting the bygones be bygones, it is the perfect time to focus on the remaining teams in the tournament.

The first knockout game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was played between co-hosts Canada and South Africa. While the Les Rouges are currently on a fairytale run in the summer competition, Bafana Bafana became the first team to be eliminated in the knockout round.

On that note, let’s take a look at the list of all nations eliminated from the Round of 32 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 updated bracket after South Africa vs Canada in Round of 32

List of all nations eliminated from the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026

• South Africa

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