Host Knockout Route Diagram
Side-by-side progression structural comparison for Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Host A
Canada Path
Round of 32
South Africa 0 - 1 Canada
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Round of 16
Canada vs Morocco
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Quarter-final
Winner vs Quarter-finalist
Host B
Mexico Path
Round of 32
Mexico vs Ecuador
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Round of 16
Winner vs Winner of England vs DR Congo
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Quarter-final
Winner vs Quarter-finalist
Host C
USA Path
Round of 32
United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Round of 16
Winner vs Winner of Belgium vs Senegal
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Quarter-final
Winner vs Quarter-finalist
Verified Knockout Bracket Paths (Verbatim Schedule)
| Match Date | Time (CEST) | Match Specification | Status Details | Winner Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2026 | 19:00 | Canada vs Morocco | Confirmed Round of 16 match | Quarter-final on 9 July |
| 6 July 2026 | 02:00 | winner of Mexico vs Ecuador vs winner of England vs DR Congo | Both Round of 32 winners pending | Quarter-final on 11 July |
| 7 July 2026 | 02:00 | winner of United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina vs winner of Belgium vs Senegal | Both Round of 32 winners pending | Quarter-final on 10 July |