The FIFA World Cup is as popular as ever throughout the world, with early data for the 2022 tournament’s opening match in Qatar indicating a rise in spectators compared to the same event in Russia four years ago.
On Sunday, November 20, the first game between Qatar and Ecuador was seen by an average of 3.3 million people, with a high audience of 3.6 million in Ecuador. This represents a 109% increase in viewing of the first game in the country when compared to the highest rating in the previous two FIFA World Cup editions.
On the verge of history
Portugal will be trying to make history in Qatar 2022, in what will almost certainly be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final FIFA World Cup. Similarly, their women’s team is on the verge of a historic feat. Their state-of-the-art Cidade do Futebol, which was recently rebuilt with funds from the international governing organization, is assisting in their preparation for February’s Play-Off Tournament for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Celebrating a drought-breaking day
It was the conclusion of a 13,316-day wait. Canada fans were out in force and in large numbers at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium to cheer on their side for the first time on football’s biggest platform since 1986. Though the outcome did not go their way, the Canucks performed admirably against a fine Belgium team that is ranked second in the FIFA/Cola-Cola World Ranking.
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Spain’s Magnificent Seven
Spain attempted 1056 passes, completed 94% of them, and controlled 72% of the ball. They also set a new FIFA World Cup record by scoring seven goals in a 7-0 victory over Costa Rica.
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Samurai Blue put Germany to the sword
Japan, placed 24th in the FIFA – Coca Cola World Ranking, rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat 11th-ranked Germany 2-1, as another Asian team ‘upset’ higher-ranked competition.
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Celebrating a drought-breaking day
It was the conclusion of a 13,316-day wait. Canada fans were out in force and in large numbers at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium to cheer on their side for the first time on football’s biggest platform since 1986. Though the outcome did not go their way, the Canucks performed admirably against a fine Belgium team that is ranked second in the FIFA/Cola-Cola World Ranking.
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