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Most Popular Sports in the World

Check out our map showing the most popular sports in the world! From football to basketball, cricket to rugby, discover which sports dominate in which regions. Get a visual representation of global sports culture and learn more about the fascinating history and traditions behind each game.
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Discover the world's most popular sports and learn about their global appeal. Let’s explore the most popular sports in the world:

Most Played Sports in the World

Sport Estimated Global Fanbase Top Countries About the Sport
Football 4 billion Brazil, Germany, Spain, Argentina Team sport, played with a ball, where two teams of eleven players try to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposing team's goal.
Cricket 2.5 billion India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players, where one team bats and the other team bowls and fields.
Basketball 450 million USA, China, Philippines Team sport, played on a court, where two teams of five players try to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop.
Field Hockey 2 billion India, Pakistan, Netherlands Team sport, played on a field, where two teams of eleven players try to score goals by hitting a ball with a stick.
Tennis 1 billion USA, Spain, France, Australia Racket sport, played on a court, where two or four players hit a ball back and forth over a net.
Volleyball 900 million Brazil, China, Russia Team sport, played on a court, where two teams of six players try to score points by hitting a ball over a net.
Table Tennis 875 million China, Japan, South Korea Racket sport, played on a table, where two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth over a net.
Baseball 500 million USA, Japan, Dominican Republic Bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players, where one team bats and the other team pitches and fields.
Golf 450 million USA, Japan, Canada, England Club-and-ball sport played on a course, where players try to hit a ball into a series of holes with as few strokes as possible.
Rugby 450 million England, South Africa, Australia Team sport, played with an oval ball, where two teams of fifteen players try to score points by carrying or kicking the ball over the opposing team's goal line.





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