Haiti, Turkey eliminated from World Cup 2026 after losing first two matches

Haiti and Turkey have been mathematically eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament following defeats in their opening Group C matches. Haiti lost 3-0 to Brazil in Philadelphia earlier today, adding to their earlier 1-0 loss against Scotland, leaving them with zero points after two matches. Turkey suffered a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay today, compounding their opening loss to Australia and securing their elimination from the competition.

Both teams cannot mathematically advance to the Round of 32 stage regardless of their final group match results. Haiti becomes the first nation officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, while Turkey joins them after failing to secure points in their first two games. Turkey still has one more match scheduled against the United States.

The World Cup tournament continues with 48 teams competing across multiple venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The elimination of Haiti and Turkey means fantasy league players and bracket predictors should adjust their picks accordingly. Stay tuned for updated group standings and match schedules as the tournament progresses.

Will you be updating your World Cup predictions after these early eliminations?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/20/world-cup-2026-two-countries-eliminated-from-tournament/