Most Israeli Fans Favored France to Win Before World Cup 2026 Semifinal Exit

France was the most popular choice among Israeli participants predicting the 2026 World Cup winner, with 21.2% selecting them as champions. However, France was eliminated on Tuesday night after a painful semifinal loss to Spain, marking a significant disappointment for many, especially users of the Israeli sports prediction platform "Chamesh Havera." Spain was the second most favored team, chosen by 17.8% of participants, followed by Portugal at 11%, Brazil at 6.9%, Argentina at 6.8%, and England at 6%. Portugal had previously been the biggest favorite eliminated, with 11% of votes before France's exit. Other teams like Germany and the Netherlands received fewer votes, at 2.9% and 1.6% respectively. The data reflects the betting and prediction trends among Israeli football fans ahead of the tournament's conclusion.