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Turkey and Haiti eliminated from 2026 World Cup following losses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:27 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Turkey and Haiti eliminated from 2026 World Cup following losses

Summary

Turkey and Haiti have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing their first two matches in the group stage. Both teams failed to secure any points and could only finish with a maximum of three points, which is insufficient due to their inferior goal differences. Their exit comes in the second round of group play, leaving Ecuador, Curaçao, and Tunisia in tense situations as they battle for survival in their respective matches over the weekend. Tunisia faces Japan needing to secure points to avoid elimination, while Ecuador and Curaçao must win to stay alive in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Turkey and Haiti have been mathematically eliminated from the tournament.
•Both teams lost their first two matches and finished with 0 points.
•Ecuador vs. Curaçao is crucial for survival on Saturday.
•Tunisia needs a win against Japan to avoid elimination.

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10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Turkey and Haiti wave 👋 to the Cup: who could bow out on Saturday

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The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage is beginning to reveal the dramatic contours that make the tournament the greatest spectacle in football.Last Friday (19), the World Cup officially s...
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