Yes, if a team loses in the World Cup, they are eliminated from the tournament.
Switzerland in the 2006 Finals in Germany
Maradona
There was no Olympics in 2006. But in 2008 Argentina won the Gold medal.
Davies
2006 - Italy 2002 - Brazil 1998 - France 1994 - Brazil 1990 - Germany 1986 - Argentina 1982 - Italy 1978 - Argentina 1974 - Germany 1970 - Brazil
The US team for the women's world cup has never been eliminated first. In fact, they have made it to the top 4 for every single women's world cup.
Teams get eliminated in the World Cup by losing matches in the group stage or knockout rounds. If a team loses enough matches, they will not advance to the next stage of the tournament and will be eliminated from the competition.
Argentina
Argentina.
Germany beat Argentina in the quarter finals at the 2010 world cup.
Argentina and Brazil are South American giants in football. It is unthinkable to have a world cup without Italy, Germany, Argentina and Brazil.