All Three Host Countries of FIFA World Cup 2026 Eliminated Before Quarterfinals

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has witnessed a remarkable first in tournament history, with all three host nations—United States, Canada, and Mexico—being eliminated before the quarterfinals. The trio’s campaigns ended in the Round of 16, bringing an early close to the hopes of home fans.

The United States became the final host nation to exit the tournament after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere starred for Belgium with two goals, while Romelu Lukaku added another as the Americans were outclassed despite briefly leveling the score through Malik Tillman.

Earlier, Mexico was knocked out by England, losing 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter played in Mexico City. Despite strong home support, El Tri failed to hold off the Three Lions, ending their World Cup journey on home soil.

Meanwhile, Canada’s impressive tournament run came to an end after a 3-0 defeat to Morocco. The Canadians had become the first host nation to reach the knockout stage, but Morocco produced a dominant display to book a place in the quarterfinals.

The simultaneous exits of the United States, Canada, and Mexico mean that none of the three co-hosts reached the last eight, an unprecedented outcome for a World Cup jointly hosted by three nations. The tournament now moves into the quarterfinal stage without any host nation remaining in contention.