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Most Israeli Fans Favored France to Win Before Their World Cup Exit

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by N12 · Jul 14, 2026

What happened

Before France's semifinal exit from the 2026 World Cup, 21.2% of Israeli fans in a poll favored them to win, with Spain second at 17.8%.

  • 0121.2% of Israeli poll participants favored France to win the 2026 World Cup.
  • 02France was eliminated after losing to Spain in the semifinal on Tuesday.
  • 03Spain was the second most popular choice with 17.8% of votes.
  • 04Portugal was the biggest favorite eliminated earlier, with 11% support.
  • 05Other notable teams included Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
  • 06The poll reflects Israeli fans' expectations before the tournament's final stages.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsFive Guys
PlacesFrance, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, England, Germany, Netherlands

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Most Israeli Fans Favored France to Win Before Their World Cup Exit
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 14, 2026
Most Israeli Fans Favored France to Win Before World Cup 2026 Semifinal Exit

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