INTERACTIVE: 58% of The Star readers polled backed champions Spain

Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente holds the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina on July 20, 2026 (Malaysian time). — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Nearly six in 10 readers of The Star who took part in a poll correctly picked Spain to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The poll, launched on July 17 after the semi-finals, asked readers to choose between Spain and defending champion Argentina.