Sporting event (soccer) 1. Football (soccer) - 4 billion supporters Football, often known as soccer in the United States and Canada, is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 4 billion supporters. It is one of the most popular sports in Europe, where it is known as fútbol. Soccer's global popularity is reflected by its presence on every continent except Antarctica.
Sporting event (athletics) 2. Track and field - 1.5 billion Track and field, including running, jumping, throwing, and cycling events, is the second most popular sport in the world, after football. It is also the only major sport that does not have a single gender because of equal prize money for men and women athletes.
3. Tennis - 1 billion Tennis is the third most popular sport in the world, after football and track and field. It is played by people of all ages and genders around the world. The fastest tennis player in history was Roger Federer, who reached a peak speed of 44 km/hr (27 mph).
4. Baseball - 710 million Baseball is the fourth most popular sport in the world, after football, tennis, and track and field. American baseball is played by males and females together in one game. There are two leagues in America: The National League and the American League.
1. Football (soccer) The game, often known as football or soccer, is played by over 250 million people in 200 countries, making it the most popular sport in the world. And today, in 2021, it is also one of the richest sports in the world. Soccer is so popular because it is easy to play and does not require much equipment. The game can be played by children as young as five years old and adults alike. Soccer has been called the "world's game" because it can be played by anyone from anywhere in the world. It does not matter what language you speak, who your parents are, or what country you come from; if you can run and jump you can play soccer.
2. Basketball Basketball is a team sport that is similar to soccer. It involves 20 players on the court at once during regular season games. Like soccer, basketball has become very popular throughout the world. NBA (National Basketball Association), which is the highest level of basketball, is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports leagues in the world. In terms of audience share, it is only behind the NFL (National Football League) in the United States.
3. Tennis Tennis is another popular sport in America. It is a non-contact sport that requires quick reflexes and a strong stomach. It is known around the world for its elegance and strict rules.
Sporting event (soccer) With about 350.000 members, football (soccer) is the most popular sport, followed by golf and swimming. Among the most popular sports are gymnastics, handball, badminton, horseback riding, tennis, and sailing. The national federations and local clubs have a democratic structure. Games are administered by each country's government or international body. FIFA, the governing body of football, is based in Switzerland.
In Denmark, as in many other European countries, soccer is more important than American sports such as baseball and basketball. Football is so popular that schools often have weekly matches against each other or play among themselves for trophies.
The first official international match was played between Denmark and Germany on August 31, 1893. Denmark lost 1-4 at home ground Copenhagen Stadium. In 1934, both countries agreed on using a common date for their games: June 13. Germany has always had a home game during this period, but recently they have been playing them in Berlin instead.
Denmark's favorite players include Michael Laudrup, Andreas Cornelius, Jan Eriksen Hjelmbak, and Peter Schmeichel. Germany's top player is Bastian Schweinsteiger, who currently plays for Manchester United. Other famous German players include Matthias Sammer, Miroslav Klose, and Paul Breitner.
Football Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Brazil, and Brazilians are die-hard supporters. The country's colors are red and yellow, and its national team, Brazil, plays in white.
Basketball Basket ball is another favorite among Brazilian school children. National basketball teams, Brazil, and Venezuela have been rivals since they both won Olympic gold medals in 2004.
Volleyball Volleyball is the second most popular sport in Brazil after football. The country's volleyball team has never finished outside the top eight at a World Cup or Olympics.
Hockey Hockey is played by people living in northern Brazil during winter months. The game is similar to ice hockey but uses a hard surface instead of ice.
Tennis Tennis is popular in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Men's tennis is considered important in Brazil so men's games often feature high on television schedules.
Racing Cars Cars are popular among wealthy Brazilians. Drivers compete with nitrous oxide tanks attached to their cars which give them a short boost of speed.
Bullfighting Bullfighting is still practiced in certain parts of Brazil.
The following are the most popular sports: (this figure is according to the number of followers on Quora and the number of subscribers on YouTube of the sports channel). In addition, badminton and football are the most popular sports in the globe. South Asia's most popular sport is cricket.
Soccer, or association football, is the most popular sport in the world. It is believed that more than half of the world's population is a fan of association football (soccer).
Football's appeal stems from the fact that, unlike other games that need costly equipment, all you need to play football is a ball and your feet. As a result, everyone, affluent or poor, may participate in the sport. It is popular all around the world, but especially in Europe, Central and South America, and Africa.
The World's Most Popular Sports
| Rank | Sport | Estimated Global Following |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soccer (Association Football) | 4.0 Billion |
| 2 | Cricket | 2.5 Billion |
| 3 | Hockey (Ice and Field) | 2 Billion |
| 4 | Tennis | 1 Billion |
The Top 10 Most Viewed Sports in the World in 2017
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