Branch Pathways & Connections
An examination of the active tournament networks. We detail how the four structural branches converge into Semi-Final nodes and eventually standardise at the New York New Jersey Terminal.
The Teal Route Network (Branches A & B)
The Teal Route encompasses matches played predominantly on coastal timelines, linking European and North African lineages to Match 101 in Dallas.
Branch A: France — Morocco
France reached this node by securing a 3–0 win over Sweden in the Round of 32, followed by a 1–0 result against Paraguay. Morocco's path consisted of a 1–1 draw with the Netherlands (advancing 3–2 on penalties) and a 3–0 win against Canada.
Branch B: Spain — Belgium
Spain progressed after a 3–0 result against Austria and a 1–0 scoreline over Portugal. Belgium secured passage via a 3–2 win over Senegal and a 4–1 win against the United States.
Teal Convergence Point (Match 101)
The winners of Match 97 and Match 98 will play on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 15:00 in Dallas Stadium. The winner of this match advances directly to the Grand Final Terminal (Match 104) as the Teal Route champion.
The Orange Route Network (Branches C & D)
The Orange Route maps continental and central matchups, currently holding two unresolved Round of 16 nodes converging on Match 102 in Atlanta.
Branch C: Norway — England
Norway progressed via a 2–1 score against Ivory Coast and a 2–1 win against Brazil. England advanced by defeating DR Congo 2–1 and winning a 3–2 contest against Mexico.
Branch D: Winner Match 95 — Winner Match 96
This branch is currently awaiting outcomes of the final scheduled Round of 16 matches:
- Match 95: Argentina vs Egypt (winner advances to Match 100)
- Match 96: Switzerland vs Colombia (winner advances to Match 100)
Orange Convergence Point (Match 102)
The winners of Match 99 and Match 100 will play on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 15:00 in Atlanta Stadium. The winner of this match advances directly to the Grand Final Terminal (Match 104) as the Orange Route champion.
The Final Destination: NY/NJ Terminal
On Sunday 19 July 2026, the Teal champion and the Orange champion meet at New York New Jersey Stadium (15:00) to resolve the final itinerary.