France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say
France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this poll conducted once every four years is a welcome break from their macroeconomic forecasting in an era of wars, energy shocks and revived “transitory” versus persistent inflation debates. Their
Economists surveyed by Reuters predict France will win the World Cup, narrowly defeating Spain in the final. This forecast, based on a poll of nearly 160 respondents, suggests France will secure their third World Cup title.
Kylian Mbappé is also favored to win both the Golden Ball for best player and the Golden Boot for top scorer. The economists found predicting the World Cup outcome more challenging than forecasting inflation, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the sport.
The prediction offers insight into expert sentiment regarding a major global sporting event, blending economic analysis with sports forecasting.
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