Rd of 16 FIFA World Cup Preview: Argentina vs France Final Prediction & Can Norway Go All The Way?

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is here — and Daniel is joined again by football expert Coach Dan from NXT Football for a full preview of every single knockout game, plus the bold predictions that could define their World Cup legacy.The big call: Argentina and France in the final. Two of the most dominant nations in world football, both carrying the weight of their superstars — Lionel Messi at 38 making what is almost certainly his final World Cup, and Kylian Mbappe carrying France's expectations on his shoulders. Daniel and Coach Dan break down why they believe these two sides are on a collision course for the biggest game in world football.But the story of this tournament might not be written by the favourites. Norway — led by Erling Haaland — have emerged as the dark horse Daniel and Coach Dan are backing to make a genuine run deep into the tournament. The question is whether Haaland and Norway have enough around them to go all the way.Every Round of 16 matchup is previewed in full — who advances, who goes home, and which games are genuinely too close to call. From Germany's shock exit to Morocco's stunning run, the draw has never looked more open or more unpredictable.If you're watching the World Cup and want to know what to look for, who to back and why the knockout stages could deliver the most dramatic tournament in years — this is the episode to listen to before the next ball is kicked.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.Follow The Sports Playbook on Instagram and TikTok and follow NXT Football for more.