I'm leaning toward the European sides this time, their defensive organization just looks sharper under knockout pressure. South American teams always bring the flair but that discipline gap feels like it'll cost them late in the tournament.
I actually think Morocco's midfield is being slept on here, they closed down Spain and Portugal so well that even quick switches were read early and cut off. If France try to juust recycle possession without taking risks they could get frustated fast.
If you want to actually learn the tech side and not just price hype, look up the old Andreas Antonopoulos talks on YouTube, still the clearest explanations I have found.