Haiti and Turkey have been eliminated from contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following losses in their initial group stage matches. Both nations suffered defeats in their first two games, mathematically removing them from qualifying possibilities. This marks the earliest elimination for any teams in the current qualifying cycle. The results confirm that neither Haiti nor Turkey can advance to the next round, regardless of outcomes in remaining matches. Further qualifying matches continue across various regions as teams compete for a place in the expanded 48-team tournament. This early exit represents a setback for both national football programs.