2026 FIFA World Cup Co-Hosts USA, Mexico, Canada Eliminated

All three co-host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—have been eliminated in the Round of 16, concluding their campaigns on home soil.

Canada was the first to be eliminated, losing 3-0 to Morocco on July 4 in Houston. The following day, Mexico suffered a 3-2 defeat against England in Mexico City. The United States was the last remaining host nation to fall, losing 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle on Monday, July 6.

Despite significant home-field advantage and strong crowd support, the North American trio could not advance past the first knockout stage. The eliminations mark an early exit for the continent's teams in the highly anticipated tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will now proceed to its quarterfinal stage with the remaining international contenders.

The tournament has seen intense competition, with the remaining global powerhouses preparing for the next round of matches. The early exits of the co-hosts have shifted the narrative of the tournament as it moves into its later stages.