Elimination Archive
The ledger record of teams whose tournament presence has terminated following defeat in the Round of 32.
Eliminated Squads Ledger
| Eliminated Squad | Match Detail | Date of Exit | Tournament Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | South Africa 0 - 1 Canada | 28 June 2026 | Eliminated in Round of 32 |
| Japan | Brazil 2 - 1 Japan | 29 June 2026 | Eliminated in Round of 32 |
| Germany | Germany 1 - 1 Paraguay (3-4 on penalties) | 29 June 2026 | Eliminated in Round of 32 |
| Netherlands | Netherlands 1 - 1 Morocco (2-3 on penalties) | 30 June 2026 | Eliminated in Round of 32 |
Final Match Reports
Tournament Farewell
South Africa showed extreme resolve during their match against Canada on June 28, but fell short in a tight 0-1 duel. Despite defensive stability, they could not produce an equalizer and became the initial exit from this stage.
Tournament Farewell
Japan pushed Brazil to the limit in their physical 2-1 matchup on June 29. While generating threat via high-energy wing play, they suffered critical defensive gaps that ended their tournament campaign.
Tournament Farewell
Germany left the competition following a dramatic penalty shootout. Having locked the match at 1-1 after extra time, their 3-4 penalty reverse against Paraguay sealed their elimination on June 29.
Tournament Farewell
Netherlands matched Morocco step for step in a physical encounter which concluded 1-1. A 2-3 outcome in the penalty shootout on June 30 confirmed their tournament departure.