The 2022 World Cup final in Qatar is expected to break viewership records as fans from around the world tune in to watch the highly anticipated match on TV and streaming platforms. Reports say that soccer fans are more excited than ever for the World Cup final, which is the match between the top two teams.
The Qatar World Cup has already garnered significant attention due to its unique location and the state-of-the-art stadiums that have been built specifically for the event. As the final approach, many people wonder how many will tune in to watch the action.
Record World Cup Viewership
According to FIFA, more than half of the world's population watched the 2018 World Cup, making it the most widely viewed event in the tournament's history. A total of 3.572 billion people tuned in to watch at least one minute of the event, with 1.12 billion viewers watching the final match between France and Croatia.
The 2018 World Cup also set a record for digital viewership, with a total of 6.1 billion video views and 3.5 billion visits to the official tournament website. The success of the 2018 World Cup further solidifies soccer as the world's most popular sport. The organization is looking to set a similar record this year.
The 2022 World Cup final match between France and Argentina has begun, with the two teams competing to see who will come out on top. Argentina's Lionel Messi, playing in his final World Cup match, is facing off against France and their young talent Kylian Mbappé. The score is currently 2-0 in favor of Argentina as of writing.
According to SportingNews, the reach of the major domestic European leagues, particularly the English Premier League, has only reinforced the importance of watching football in everyday viewing, and the 2022 World Cup final could break new ground. Thousands of supporters will travel to Qatar for the final, but millions more will watch from home as the footballing world's champions are crowned.
On December 3, FIFA said that after 13 days and 48 matches, the first edition of the FIFA World Cup Arab world had produced a slew of records, beginning with a total stadium attendance of 2.45 million fans.
This equates to an average occupancy rate of 96%, which is higher than the 2.17 million number for the 2018 edition. The highest FIFA World Cup attendance since 1994 final was seen at Lusail Stadium, as 88,966 fans saw Argentina play Mexico.
Data from Statista tells us that during a November 2022 survey in the United States, 60 percent of respondents said they would not be watching the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, 11 percent of respondents intended only to watch the games of the U.S. team.
How to Watch
The 2022 FIFA World Cup final is finally here, and soccer fans around the world are eager to tune in. It is not yet too late to follow the action.
If you don't have a cable subscription, do not worry; Fortune tells us there are plenty of options for streaming the match online. The final will be carried on Fox and Telemundo, both of which can be accessed via an over-the-air antenna in most cities.
For those looking to stream the game, Peacock, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo TV all offer options for watching the World Cup.
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