Germany will retain their FIFA World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil’s record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves.
In a May 16-31 survey of regular Reuters poll participants from across the globe, Germany’s football team got the highest number of nods – 43 out of 145 analysts – to lift the trophy in July.
Brazil placed second with 37 votes, evoking prospects of a final between the two long-term rivals.