The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts progresses through its early rounds, with the tournament continuing to reduce the field as matches are completed. Yahoo Sports reports that after Day 3 of play, the second-round field is set, indicating that the first-round portion has concluded and remaining players are confirmed for the next stage. By Day 4, the competition has narrowed further, leaving only 16 players remaining heading into Tuesday. This reflects the ongoing knockout format, where winners advance and the bracket continues to be whittled down match by match. The outlet also publishes live results, scores, and the schedule, alongside the tournament bracket, as the event moves from the first round into the second round and beyond. Across the reported days, the common thread is the tournament’s steady progression: first-round matches determine who moves on, and by the start of Day 4 the event has reached the stage where the remaining contenders are reduced to a group of 16.