A summary of Thairath Online readers' opinions during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 shows Argentina and England as the two teams receiving the highest votes, while Lionel Messi is the clear favorite superstar.
According to a Thairath poll conducted during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the most anticipated match is Portugal versus Spain at 38.37%, followed by Mexico versus England at 19.26%, Argentina versus Egypt at 18.95%, Brazil versus Norway at 12.17%, Paraguay versus France at 4.62%, the United States versus Belgium at 3.70%, Switzerland versus Colombia at 1.69%, and Canada versus Morocco at 1.23%.
When asked which team they want to see win the 2026 World Cup, Argentina leads with 28.57%, followed closely by England at 26.71%, France at 14.08%, Portugal at 11.59%, Spain at 9.94%, Brazil at 6.21%, Belgium at 1.66%, and Morocco at 1.24%.
Regarding favorite superstars still in the tournament, Lionel Messi ranks first with 37.08%, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo at 21.35%, Harry Kane at 14.16%, Kylian Mbappé at 8.76%, Erling Haaland at 6.74%, Lamine Yamal at 6.07%, Mohamed Salah at 3.37%, Kevin De Bruyne at 1.12%, Achraf Hakimi at 0.90%, and Vinícius Júnior at 0.45%.
However, in the quarterfinals, superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, and Vinícius Júnior will no longer be participating.
Regarding viewing habits, when asked who or where they primarily watch the 2026 World Cup with, 42.49% said they watch alone at home, 26.10% do not watch live but follow highlights, 21.25% watch with family at home, 5.08% watch on smartphones or tablets outside the home, 2.77% watch with friends at home, and 2.31% watch at restaurants, pubs, or bars.
As for drinks consumed while watching the World Cup, 40.24% said they do not eat or drink anything, 28.94% snack on treats, 17.65% have other beverages, 9.18% consume coffee or energy drinks, and 4.00% order food delivery.
When asked about their biggest expenses during the 2026 World Cup, 53.03% of Thairath Online readers reported no spending in this area, followed by 28.57% on food and drinks, 8.72% on licensed football viewing packages, 7.26% on 2026 World Cup team jerseys, and 2.42% on new televisions.
