Teams eliminated during World Cup Group Stage by continent: UEFA sees 3 exits, CAF just one

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During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 16 teams were eliminated in the Group Stage out of 48 participants. UEFA experienced three team exits, while the CAF confederation had one exit, indicating continental differences in team progression.

The field of 48 has been thinned to 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but which continental confederations suffered the most exits? The new and expanded FIFA World Cup saw 48 teams compete in the Group Stage of the tournament for the first time. The number of eliminated teams remains the same at 16, with the knockout stages now featuring a Round of 32.