Chapter IV: Host Nations

Host Nations Status & Path Cards

Direct snapshot assessment reports for our host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—outlining current standing, latest score parameters, and route parameters.

Canada Advanced

Status: Advanced to Round of 16

Round of 32 Score: South Africa 0-1 Canada

Next Scheduled Match: Canada vs Morocco

Kickoff Window: 4 July 2026, 19:00 CEST

Route Action: Winner advances to the quarter-final on 9 July

Mexico Pending R32

Status: Round of 32 fixture pending

Next Scheduled Match: Mexico vs Ecuador

Kickoff Window: 1 July 2026, 03:00 CEST

Route Action: Winner advances to face the winner of England vs DR Congo

United States Pending R32

Status: Round of 32 fixture pending

Next Scheduled Match: United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kickoff Window: 2 July 2026, 02:00 CEST

Route Action: Winner advances to face the winner of Belgium vs Senegal