Global sentiment analysis favors Argentina over France as World Cup winner - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Fans of Argentina gather at Souk Waqif to show support to their team on the day before the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against France on December 17, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images,)

Al-Monitor used sentiment analysis technology, powered by Talkwalker, to find out how people feel about Saudi Arabia beating finalists Argentina, Morocco making it to the semi-finals, and who should win the 2022 World Cup final.

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