Round of 16 Locks: Which Teams Are Guaranteed to Advance?

Every tournament has its surefire bets – teams that look destined for the round of 16. But football is unpredictable. On paper, squads like France and Germany boast deep lineups and knockout experience, yet a tricky group stage fixture can expose weaknesses. Consider Group I: Norway could pull off a shock, snatching top spot and forcing France into a second-place seed. That would set up a potential early blockbuster against Germany in the next round. So who are the absolute locks? We're looking...