By EFE
The Brazilian fans He was never so pessimistic regarding the possibilities of his selection: Only 29% of the “torcida” believe that the ‘Canarinha’ is going to return from the World Cup with the champion trophyaccording to a survey released this Wednesday, two months before the appointment of United States, Mexico and Canada.
That number contrasts with the 54% of those who had faith in Qatar 2022 or the 48% on the eve of Russia 2018 and it is an even greater distance from the 68% prior to the 2014 World Cup, in which Brazil hosted, or from the euphoria that preceded the 2006 edition (83%), when the team – then with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano – defended the title.
The survey, carried out by the renowned firm Datafolhashows that almost half of the fans, 44% believe that Brazil will not make it past the quarterfinals, the same result as Qatar 2022.
The most pessimistic, 14%, predict a premature elimination in the group stage, in which Brazil will face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
The pessimism of Brazilians has increased in recent months. In July 2025, shortly after the arrival of coach Carlo Ancelotti, 33% were confident in the sixth world title and since then, the index has fallen four points.
Since that last survey, Brazil has lost three games, against Bolivia, Japan and France; They have drawn a friendly against Tunisia and have won four other matches.
As the main alternative to the ‘verdeamarela’ team in the World Cup, the Brazilians They see France as possible champion (17%), followed by Argentina -winner in Qatar 2022- and Germany (4%) and give 1% to Portugal, Spain, England and the United States.
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