The Surviving Field
The definitive, real-time status tracker for the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket stages. Track who has advanced, who is scheduled, and who has departed.
The Tournament Field Ledger
Live calculation of listed tournament teams by current bracket status.
Confirmed Round of 16 placement
- Canada
- Brazil
- Paraguay
- Morocco
Awaiting Round of 32 fixtures
Departed from the field of play
- South Africa
- Japan
- Germany
- Netherlands
The four trailblazers that survived their Round of 32 matchups and set their sights on the next milestone.
Ledger Classification Rules
Advanced Status
National squads that have finalized their Round of 32 fixtures with a winning outcome, securing an absolute entry into the Round of 16 roster.
Scheduled Status
National squads currently awaiting active competition within the Round of 32 structure. Their status is locked as "still playing" until outcomes are logged.
Eliminated Status
National squads who have lost their Round of 32 match and are formally removed from progression tracking. Their campaign is finalized.