Soccer Is the World's Most Popular Sport

Vika Azkiya Dihni 05/10/2021 15:00 WIB

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The number of football fans reaches 4 billion people. This is because football doesn't require expensive equipment, so anyone can enjoy it.

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Various sports have become popular for a variety of reasons. Maintaining fitness, for example, is a reason many people enjoy sports. In addition, sports are also popular because they are a form of entertainment for many people.

According to World Atlas, football (soccer) is the most popular sport in the world with 4 billion fans. This is because football doesn't require expensive equipment, so anyone can enjoy it.

Cricket is in second place with 2.5 billion fans. This sport is popular in British Commonwealth countries such as the UK, India, Pakistan, and Australia.

Next, hockey has 2 billion fans. This sport generally consists of two types, namely field hockey and ice hockey. Field hockey is popular in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, while ice hockey is popular in Canada, the United States, and Northern Europe.

Tennis has 1 billion fans. Volleyball has 900 million fans. Table tennis is enjoyed by 875 million people.

Basketball and baseball follow with 825 million and 500 million fans respectively. Meanwhile, rugby and golf have 475 million and 450 million fans respectively.

Editor : Dimas Jarot Bayu

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."