All three co-hosts eliminated from 2026 World Cup
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- All three co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – the United States, Mexico, and Canada – have been eliminated before the quarter-finals.
- The United States was the last co-host to exit, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16.
- Canada was eliminated first, losing 3-0 to Morocco, while Mexico lost 3-2 to England.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen an early exit for all three host nations, marking a disappointing end to the tournament hopes for the United States, Mexico, and Canada. None of the co-hosts managed to advance beyond the Round of 16 stage.
The United States became the final co-host to be eliminated, suffering a significant 4-1 defeat against Belgium. This loss concluded their World Cup campaign, despite the tournament being held on home soil.
Canada was the first of the three nations to be knocked out, losing 3-0 to Morocco in their Round of 16 match. Soufiane Rahimi scored the final goal after Azzedine Ounahi's brace.
Mexico also fell in the Round of 16, despite a strong performance against England. Although they pushed the English side, which was playing with 10 men, Mexico ultimately lost 3-2, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice for the winning team. This marks the first World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries and the first to feature an expanded 48-team format.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.