The Ipsos Predictions Survey 2026 finds 71%, on average across 30 countries, think things will look up next year but people are split on whether the worldwide economy will be stronger (49%) or not (51%).
Worldwide, more than two in ten respondents, who are aware of the FIFA World Cup 2018, believe that Germany will take home the Cup. Brazil, Spain and Argentina are also among the favourites. Overall, people have predominantly positive opinions about the games being held in Russia.