- France and Spain are the clear favorites to reach the Round of 16, with other heavy hitters like England and Brazil also highly likely.
- All three host nations — Mexico, the USA and Canada — are expected to advance; the USA and Mexico are favored, while Canada would be aiming for its first-ever knockout appearance.
- Fun talking point: Mexico lost in the Round of 16 in seven straight tournaments (1994–2018) and then failed to make it out of the group stage in 2022.
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