Chapter III
Round of 16 Pathways
Complete mapping of the 8 unique routes to the final eight, detailing confirmation status.
Grid Mapping
The Eight Distinct Pathways
Each route represents a single match that selects a candidate for the ultimate Quarter-Final rounds.
Route #1
Confirmed Match
Canada vs Morocco
Current Status:
Fully locked in. Canada progressed over South Africa, Morocco progressed over the Netherlands.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 9 July.
Route #2
Partial Confirmation
Paraguay vs winner of France vs Sweden
Current Status:
Paraguay is confirmed (defeated Germany). Opponent pending the result of France vs Sweden.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 9 July.
Route #3
Partial Confirmation
Brazil vs winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway
Current Status:
Brazil is confirmed (defeated Japan). Opponent pending the result of Ivory Coast vs Norway.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 11 July.
Route #4
Pending Match
Winner of Mexico vs Ecuador vs Winner of England vs DR Congo
Current Status:
Both Round of 32 matches must be completed to determine these participants.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 11 July.
Route #5
Pending Match
Winner of Portugal vs Croatia vs Winner of Spain vs Austria
Current Status:
Both Round of 32 matches must be completed to determine these participants.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 10 July.
Route #6
Pending Match
Winner of US vs Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Winner of Belgium vs Senegal
Current Status:
Both Round of 32 matches must be completed to determine these participants.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 10 July.
Route #7
Pending Match
Winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde vs Winner of Australia vs Egypt
Current Status:
Both Round of 32 matches must be completed to determine these participants.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 11 July.
Route #8
Pending Match
Winner of Switzerland vs Algeria vs Winner of Colombia vs Ghana
Current Status:
Both Round of 32 matches must be completed to determine these participants.
Next Target:
Winner advances to Quarter-final on 11 July.