BofA analysts predict France will win FIFA World Cup
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 7
BofA analysts predict France will win FIFA World Cup
5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 7
A Bank of America Global Research survey of 65 respondents forecasts France beating Spain in the final for a third title, with Kylian Mbappé as top scorer.
The analysts also expect Spain's Lamine Yamal to be named player of the tournament, while Argentina and Brazil received the next highest number of first-place votes.
Japan, Norway and Morocco were most frequently identified as potential surprise teams in the survey, outlining a broader field beyond the leading favourites.
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