10 Most Popular Sports In The World
1. Soccer/Association Football
Known internationally as football, soccer is the most popular sport on the planet by some distance, with a global fan base of approximately 3.5 billion people. Professional leagues are found in just about every country and the largest and most successful clubs have an enormous international following. Some of the world’s biggest clubs include names like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus.
Every 4 years, the FIFA World Cup is held featuring nations from across the planet. The trophy is arguably the most coveted on the planet, and is the largest sporting event ever to be held. Footballing superstars like Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and David Beckham are household names globally.
