Pending Match Routes

As of June 30, 2026 (18:12 CEST), seven pathways into the Round of 16 remain active with incomplete brackets. We list them below grouped accurately by status.

Snapshot Date: 30 June 2026, 18:12 CEST

Confirmed Team / Pending Opponent

The following routes feature one confirmed Round of 16 side awaiting their upcoming opponent from scheduled Round of 32 results:

Paraguay Confirmed; Opponent Pending

4 July 2026 | 23:00 CEST

Paraguay vs Winner of France vs Sweden

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 9 July

Brazil Confirmed; Opponent Pending

5 July 2026 | 22:00 CEST

Brazil vs Winner of Ivory Coast vs Norway

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 11 July

Both Round of 32 Winners Pending

These five paths do not yet have any confirmed direct competitors in the Round of 16 stage:

Both Winners Pending

6 July 2026 | 02:00 CEST

Winner of Mexico vs Ecuador vs Winner of England vs DR Congo

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 11 July

Both Winners Pending

6 July 2026 | 21:00 CEST

Winner of Portugal vs Croatia vs Winner of Spain vs Austria

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 10 July

Both Winners Pending

7 July 2026 | 02:00 CEST

Winner of United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Winner of Belgium vs Senegal

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 10 July

Both Winners Pending

7 July 2026 | 18:00 CEST

Winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde vs Winner of Australia vs Egypt

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 11 July

Both Winners Pending

7 July 2026 | 22:00 CEST

Winner of Switzerland vs Algeria vs Winner of Colombia vs Ghana

Winner advances to: Quarter-final on 11 July