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UEFA sees three teams eliminated from World Cup Group Stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:51 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

UEFA sees three teams eliminated from World Cup Group Stage

Summary

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage, the field of 48 teams was reduced to 32, with significant exits from several confederations. UEFA lost only three of its 16 participants: Scotland, Czechia, and Turkiye. In contrast, the AFC had seven teams eliminated, with only Australia and Japan remaining. CONCACAF lost three out of six representatives, leaving the three host nations. The African confederation had a strong showing, with only Tunisia exiting among its nine teams. This summer's knockout stage will see more eliminations, starting with South Africa facing Canada tonight.

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By the Numbers

•AFC loses seven of nine teams in Group Stage
•UEFA has the most remaining teams after three exits
•Only one CAF team, Tunisia, eliminated among nine participants
•Five CONMEBOL teams still in contention following Uruguay's exit
•Next matches include South Africa vs. Canada

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3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Teams eliminated during World Cup Group Stage by continent: UEFA sees 3 exits, CAF just one

What they're saying

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The field of 48 has been thinned to 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but which continental confederations suffered the most exits? The new and expanded FIFA World Cup saw 48 teams compete in the Group Stage of the tournament for the first time. The number of eliminated teams remains the same at 16, with the knockout stages now featuring a Round of 32.
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