The dream of hosting the tournament has ended... Three teams leave the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup saw the early exit of all three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The hosts failed to progress to the knockout stages, ending their campaigns amidst widespread public disappointment. Canada was the first host nation to be eliminated, having reached the Round of 16 for the first time in its history – an unprecedented achievement for Canadian  football . However, they were thwarted by a strong Moroccan side, who defeated them 3-0. Despite the high expectations surrounding Canada's participation, Morocco dominated the match, securing their place in the next round and ending the hopes of the hosts, who had hoped to make history in their first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance. Mexico fared no better, exiting the tournament in the Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 defeat to England. The match was highly competitive, with Mexico making numerous attempts to get back into the game, but ultimately failing to overturn the deficit. The United States, the third host nation, suffered a major blow with their elimination at the hands of Belgium after a heavy 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16. This exit came despite the high hopes placed on the team by American fans, especially given that a significant portion of the World Cup matches were played on home soil. The elimination of all three host nations is a notable event in the 2026 edition, the first to feature 48 teams. The hosts failed to capitalize on home advantage and the support of their fans to achieve a strong showing in the knockout stages. Despite their sporting elimination, the United States, Canada, and Mexico successfully hosted a historic World Cup, with record participation and a large number of matches. Attention now turns to the teams that continued their journey towards competing for the world title.