Canada, Mexico, US exit World Cup at round of 16

The three North‑American co‑hosts were all eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada fell 3‑0 to Morocco, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding a third. Mexico lost 3‑2 to England in Mexico City, after goals from Jude Bellingham (2) and Harry Kane secured a narrow victory. The United States were beaten 4‑1 by Belgium, despite a Malik Tillman goal, as Charles De Ketelaere hit a double for the Belgians.

Other notable knockout results included France advancing 1‑0 over Paraguay on a Kylian Mbappé penalty, while Germany and the Netherlands exited after penalty shoot‑outs against Paraguay and Morocco respectively. England later defeated Norway 3‑2 to reach the quarter‑finals. The host nations' collective exit marks the first time all three co‑hosts have been knocked out in the same round, shifting the tournament’s focus to European, South American and African contenders.

The outcomes have sparked discussion about the expanded 48‑team format, which has produced several high‑profile upsets and highlighted the volatility of the knockout stage.