World Cup 2026: Seven teams out, including Ecuador and Sweden

Ecuador lost 2-0 to co-host Mexico in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring for Mexico. Earlier, France defeated Sweden 3-0, thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappé and a goal from Bradley Barcola. As a result, Ecuador and Sweden join Ivory Coast, Japan, Germany, South Africa, and the Netherlands in exiting the tournament, making seven teams eliminated at this stage. The eliminations mean that two African sides—Ivory Coast and South Africa—are now out, leaving fans to wonder which African teams, if any, remain in contention for the Round of 16. The article notes that three Round of 16 fixtures have already been confirmed, though it does not list the remaining qualifiers. For Nigerian supporters following the tournament, the key takeaway is to track the upcoming Round of 16 matches to see which teams advance and how the remaining African representatives fare. Knowing which sides remain helps fans plan viewing schedules, assess potential matchups, and gauge the continent’s chances in the later stages of the World Cup.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/01/world-cup-2026-7-countries-eliminated-from-round-of-32/