World Cup Round of 16: Favorites, MVP and Surprise Contenders

The group stage concluded with high-scoring, thrilling matches as every star shone on the pitch. To forecast the round-of-16 lineup we divided the bracket into four blocks.

In the top block, powerhouses Germany, France, the Netherlands and Morocco vie for advancement, while the other blocks feature potential dark-horse teams. MVP contenders and the most watched squads are also highlighted in our review.