Three Teams Already Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After Two Games

Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia are the first teams eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after just two matches due to a new FIFA head-to-head rule.

The 2026 World Cup has already delivered ruthless drama, with three nations officially eliminated after just two group stage matches. Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia have become the tournament's first casualties, sent packing early due to a newly implemented FIFA tiebreaker regulation.

Haiti’s historic return to the global stage ended in swift disappointment following consecutive defeats, including an opening match loss to Scotland.

In Group D, highly rated Turkey became the next high-profile casualty. After a stinging 2-0 defeat to Australia, a subsequent 1-0 loss to Paraguay sealed their fate. Because the new rules prioritize head-to-head records over goal difference, Turkey are locked into a fourth-place finish.

Tunisia joined them in exit headers on Sunday morning after enduring a brutal group stage run. Heavy defeats - a 5-1 thrashing by Sweden followed by a 4-0 masterclass from Japan - ensured the African nation cannot climb out of the bottom spot, bringing a premature end to their tournament journey.