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Which Sport Has the Most Participants Worldwide?
Quick Answer
Football (soccer) is played by an estimated 250 million people in over 200 countries.
The Full Story
Association football (soccer) is the world's most popular sport by participation, with FIFA estimating over 250 million active players across more than 200 countries. Its low cost of entry — requiring only a ball and open space — makes it accessible almost anywhere. Running/jogging and swimming rank highly in recreational participation. By viewership, the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League draw billions of viewers. Cricket, field hockey, and basketball round out the top five by estimated global participation.
Key Facts
1.The 2022 FIFA World Cup final attracted an estimated 1.5 billion TV viewers.
2.Over 300 million people are registered with FIFA-affiliated organisations.
3.The sport originated in England in the 1860s with the establishment of the Football Association in 1863.
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"The Beautiful Game — Why Football Rules the World"
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