What teams are eliminated from World Cup? These countries are heading home
Jon HoeflingThe World Cup brings some of the most incredible moments of triumph any sporting event could possibly bring. However, with every high comes remarkable lows.
Although every team in the tournament still has one game left to play in the group stage, some teams have already seen their fates sealed. Sitting in the basement of their group, some teams are already out of the running for a spot in the knockout stage.
Here's every team in the tournament to see their World Cup hopes dashed before their final game of the group stage:
What teams have been eliminated from the World Cup so far?
Thus far, only five teams have been eliminated from the World Cup:
Turkey's showing was a shocking disappointment, with many fans considering them a dark horse for a deep run in the tournament. They entered the tournament ranked as one of the top-30 teams in the world.
Haiti schedule, results
- June 13: Scotland 1, Haiti 0
- June 19: Brazil 3, Haiti 0
- June 24: 6 p.m. ET vs. Morocco
Panama schedule, results
- June 17: Ghana 1, Panama 0
- June 23: Croatia 1, Panama 0
- June 27: 5 p.m. ET vs. England
Turkey schedule, results
- June 13: Australia 2, Turkey 0
- June 19: Paraguay 1, Turkey 0
- June 25: 10 p.m. ET vs. United States
Tunisia schedule, results
- June 14: Sweden 5, Tunisia 1
- June 20: Japan 4, Tunisia 0
- June 25: 7 p.m. ET vs. Netherlands
Jordan schedule, results
- June 16: Austria 3, Jordan 1
- June 22: Algeria 2, Jordan 1
- June 27: 7 p.m. ET vs. Argentina
When do the knockout rounds begin?
The knockout rounds begin with the Round of 32 on Sunday, July 28. The championship match is scheduled for July 19.