“Americans That Say That Super Bowl Is More Popular” – a Massive 1.5 Billion Watched FIFA World Cup Final in Qatar Sending Fans Into a Frenzy

The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup might have been the best ever one to date. Fans from all over the world tuned in to watch the World Cup. Many records in regard to goals and viewership were broken during this World Cup campaign. Soccer fans were always hit with a wide variety of emotions throughout the tournament. From heartbreak to glory, this World Cup had it all.

Just a few hours ago, FIFA released a few jaw-dropping statistics on its website. Many soccer fans then poked fun at the Americans for still trying to prove that the NFL is greater than soccer.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup produces a few unimaginable numbers!

This World Cup campaign had every soccer fan sitting at the end of their seat till the very last second. Many soccer fans were quite skeptical after FIFA announced that the World Cup would happen in Qatar. However, apart from a few controversies the World Cup did pass by really smoothly.

However, FIFA has revealed a few interesting numbers that have gotten many soccer fans thinking. According to the report by FIFA, “On 18 December 2022, 88,966 spectators packed into Lusail Stadium and close to 1.5 billion around the world watched a pulsating Final between Argentina and France”. Soccer fans read this and immediately started poking fun straight at the Americans for always talking highly about the NFL.

Let’s have a look at how the fans reacted to this shocking statistic revealed by FIFA.

The majority of the fans are simply trying to get across the point that soccer can no longer be compared to the NFL. Soccer has a much wider and global audience compared to the NFL.

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However, there were a few more noteworthy records set as well. 172 goals were scored during this World Cup, which is the highest-ever tally for any campaign. Also, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first-ever player to score at five World Cups.

The craze for soccer is spreading in America like wildfire!

As 2022 ended, Sportico released a chart that listed the top 100 most viewed sports broadcasts in America. While the NFL still showed its dominance over the American viewership charts, soccer managed to shockingly beat the NBA and MLB to the list. Soccer appeared thrice in the top 100, with the World Cup final sitting at the 38 spot. 22.3 million viewers tuned in from America to witness the World Cup final.

During the USMNT’s game against England, Hollywood star, Matthew McConaughey revealed what he really felt about soccer in the US. The Hollywood superstar is currently the co-owner of Austin FC, a soccer club based in Texas. He said that soccer as a sport has just never been chosen ahead of the NBA, MLB, or NHL. The Hollywood superstar is one of the key individuals in America who truly believes that soccer will blossom one fine day in America.

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