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Spain, Brazil and Argentina are among top World Cup winner predictions


Spain, Brazil and Argentina are among top World Cup winner predictions
Among U.S. adults who say they are somewhat/very/extremely likely to follow the World Cup, % who say they think __ will win the 2026 World Cup
Note: Open-ended question. Teams mentioned in fewer than 2% of responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 23-29, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Spain, Brazil and Argentina are among top World Cup winner predictions
Among U.S. adults who say they are somewhat/very/extremely likely to follow the World Cup, % who say they think __ will win the 2026 World Cup
Team%
Spain9
Brazil8
Argentina8
U.S.7
France7
Germany4
Portugal3
Mexico3
England2
Not sure41

Note: Open-ended question. Teams mentioned in fewer than 2% of responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 23-29, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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