A total of 9% of Russians believe that their national team can win their home tournament.

This percentage remains the same compared with the poll conducted on June 20. The same number of respondents said that Spain were the most likely candidates to reclaim the trophy they won in 2010.

A total of 5% think that Brazil will take their record-extending sixth title, while on June 20 the number of Brazil supporters was two times higher and reached 10%. Another 5% of respondents said that reigning European champions Portugal can also lift the World Cup.

The poll was conducted among 1,600 respondents aged 18 or older on Tuesday.