Survey: Brazilian has 'apprehensive respect' for France in the World Cup
A survey by Vox Radar for Itatiaia and CNN Brasil reveals that, for Brazilian fans, France is the 'rational' favorite to win the World Cup title. The survey points to 'apprehensive respect' for the European team.
The study analyzed more than 52 thousand posts on Brazilian Twitter in a single day, focusing on opinions about France's title chances. Most comments suggest that the French are stronger than the Brazilian team.
Between 'fear and respect' and the certainty that 'they will be champions', 85% of the posts consider France as favorites for the title. Only 15% express doubts about a possible French triumph.
Rational x emotional favoritism
When analyzing the use of the word 'favorite/favourite', Brazil and France appear practically tied, with 466 and 476 mentions, respectively. However, there is a clear distinction between the two.
The French team is seen as the favorite from a rational perspective. Brazil, for fans, is driven by the excitement of a possible sixth championship.
The comparison with Brazil in 2006
The study identified 266 posts that mention '2006'. The most liked tweet compares the current French team to what was expected of the Brazilian team that year.
The relationship between the teams is justified by the number of stars in the attack. Brazil in 2006 had Kaká, Ronaldinho, Adriano Imperador and Ronaldo Fenômeno.
Despite the big names, the Brazilian team was considered a disappointment in the German Cup, being eliminated in the quarter-finals precisely by France.
For the 2026 World Cup, the French team also has a stellar attack, with Olise, Dembélé, Doué and Mbappé, as well as Barcola on the bench.
The big difference is that the French have been playing good football, finishing the first phase of the competition with 100% success.
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Source: CNN