The Surviving Field
Independent Knockout Ledger • FIFA World Cup 2026
The Tournament Field Ledger
Three permanent status lanes calculated strictly from our locked knockout snapshot dataset.
4 Teams
- Canada Defeated South Africa (1-0)
- Brazil Defeated Japan (2-1)
- Paraguay Defeated Germany (1-1, 4-3 pen)
- Morocco Defeated Netherlands (1-1, 3-2 pen)
24 Teams
Awaiting their Round of 32 fixtures to decide their survival.
4 Teams
- South Africa Lost 0-1 vs Canada
- Japan Lost 1-2 vs Brazil
- Germany Lost 1-1 (3-4 pen) vs Paraguay
- Netherlands Lost 1-1 (2-3 pen) vs Morocco
R16 Direct Matchups Confirmed
Canada vs Morocco
4 July 2026 • 19:00 CEST
Confirmed Round of 16Paraguay vs Winner of France/Sweden
4 July 2026 • 23:00 CEST
Opponent PendingBrazil vs Winner of Ivory Coast/Norway
5 July 2026 • 22:00 CEST
Opponent PendingLedger Status Definitions
Teams that have successfully contested their Round of 32 knockout fixture, secured a victory, and officially secured their spot in the Round of 16.
Teams still listed in upcoming, unplayed Round of 32 matches. Their tournament life hangs in the balance as of our locked snapshot time.
Teams that have suffered defeat in their completed Round of 32 fixture and are officially knocked out of the competition.