Uzbekistan and Panama have become the latest teams to be eliminated from the tournament.
The two countries have been sent packing after losing their first two games.
Uzbekistan, who were making their debut, were thrashed 5-0 by Portugal after losing 3-1 to Colombia in their opening fixture.
Panama also suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Croatia in Group I and had also lost 1-0 to Ghana.
They join the likes of Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan whose exits have been confirmed.
In this expanded tournament, the eight best teams that finish third in their group will also progress to the Round of 32.
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