What is the most popular sport in the world? (188)
you may find its Fishing as more people do it as a sport than anything else
j_brix: It is one of the most argued topic outside politics.
Where's the debate, auto racing is the most watched sport in the world. HJ mentioned Nascar, but there is also Indy Racing Leauge, and Formula One. But the best in my opion is NHRA Drag Racing!
GoodHeartforYou: Actually - I believe Boxing used to be the most popular.
Soccer is definitely the most watched sport
Chess is the most played game in the world (though not a sport)
Soccer is definitely the most watched sport
Chess is the most played game in the world (though not a sport)
Soccer is not the most watched sport world wide.
jaynimble: Well when you play soccer and can run forever it kinda comes in handy sometimes
Depends on who is chasing you!
Police officer to criminal, "Why are you running from us?" Criminal, "Because you were chasing me!" 
I agree with hockey.
I would say Football.
j_brix: It is one of the most argued topic outside politics.
GamblingThe most popular sport in the world is Connecting singles
which u mised in the poll
which u mised in the poll
I am going to vote for mud wrestling with a beautiful woman. I don't care if I win or lose. Either way I feel I am winning.
thewall2: POWERLIFTING...the soon to be next olympic sport.
Like to see you do thatj_brix: It is one of the most argued topic outside politics.
soccer next is rugby
j_brix: It is one of the most argued topic outside politics.
gambling
Ping pong
krisha: soccer next is rugby
WC 2002 chempion and WC 2006 semi-finalist, finalist of EURO 2004, world-wide famous coach Luíz Felipe Scolari has become the coach of Uzbekistan's current chempion FC Bunyodkor
What a hell he is doing here as if Uzbek "oligarchs" do not know where to spend their money...The Haka!!...
outside the USA soccer is most likely the must popular.
"Most popular" could mean "most watched", "most played" or "most revenue-generating."
Based on the variable definition of "most popular" the following observations apply:
* The most played sport in the world is FOOTBALL.
* Based on the number and size of stadiums around the world, the number of people who wear football merchandise, number of people who are aware of football, and the number of leagues/tournaments worldwide (The WORLD CUP, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, THE SOUTH AMERICAN CUP, THE AMERICAN CUP, THE ASIAN CUP, 70 English league teams, 40 Italian league teams, 40 Spanish league teams) football ranks at the top of the list regardless the definition of "most popular".
* Rugby is very popular in many former English colonies (with the noteable exception of the United States) and carries a large following, however participation rates fall below that of football.
Most Frequently Cited Ranked Lists
1) Football. 3.3-3.5 Billion Fans. (Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas,etc)
2) Cricket 2-3. Billion Fans. (India,U.K,Pakistan,Asia,Australia,etc)
3) Field Hockey. 2-2.2 Bilion Fans. (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)
4) Tennis. Around 1 Billion Fans. (Europe, Americas, Asia)
5) Volleyball Around 900 Million Fans. (Asia, Erope, Americas, Australia)
6) Table Tennis Around 900 Million Fans. (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas)
7) Baseball Around 500 Million Fans. (U.S, Japan, Cuba, Dom rep)
8) Golf Around 400 Million Fans. (U.S, Canada, Europe)
9) Gridiron (american football) 390-410 Million Fans. (U.S mainly)
10) Basketball Not more than 400M Fans. (U.S, Canada mainly)
1. Football
2. Cricket
3. Tennis
4. Gymnastics
5. Swimming
6. Cycling
7. Karate
8. Basketball
9. Field Hockey
10. Baseball
Wiki
Based on the variable definition of "most popular" the following observations apply:
* The most played sport in the world is FOOTBALL.
* Based on the number and size of stadiums around the world, the number of people who wear football merchandise, number of people who are aware of football, and the number of leagues/tournaments worldwide (The WORLD CUP, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, THE SOUTH AMERICAN CUP, THE AMERICAN CUP, THE ASIAN CUP, 70 English league teams, 40 Italian league teams, 40 Spanish league teams) football ranks at the top of the list regardless the definition of "most popular".
* Rugby is very popular in many former English colonies (with the noteable exception of the United States) and carries a large following, however participation rates fall below that of football.
Most Frequently Cited Ranked Lists
1) Football. 3.3-3.5 Billion Fans. (Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas,etc)
2) Cricket 2-3. Billion Fans. (India,U.K,Pakistan,Asia,Australia,etc)
3) Field Hockey. 2-2.2 Bilion Fans. (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)
4) Tennis. Around 1 Billion Fans. (Europe, Americas, Asia)
5) Volleyball Around 900 Million Fans. (Asia, Erope, Americas, Australia)
6) Table Tennis Around 900 Million Fans. (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas)
7) Baseball Around 500 Million Fans. (U.S, Japan, Cuba, Dom rep)
8) Golf Around 400 Million Fans. (U.S, Canada, Europe)
9) Gridiron (american football) 390-410 Million Fans. (U.S mainly)
10) Basketball Not more than 400M Fans. (U.S, Canada mainly)
1. Football
2. Cricket
3. Tennis
4. Gymnastics
5. Swimming
6. Cycling
7. Karate
8. Basketball
9. Field Hockey
10. Baseball
Wiki
RDM59: I believe it is Fishing I wonder how many divorced blokes take up that hobby.
It did used to be not sure about now, and yes being a Fishing Widow is not fun! I spent my Wedding Night sieving maggots for casters, for his match next day, while he was crashed out on the bed!
HJFinAZ: WOW.......... I did not know the sports listed were the only sports in existence..
NASCAR raced in Phoenix last night, there was approx. 120,000 spectators at the track & who knows how many watched it on TV. The Indianapolis 500 draws a crowd of nearly 300,000 & has since my first attendance at the race in 1947. I wonder which other sports have that kind of attendance and are televised all over the world?
NASCAR raced in Phoenix last night, there was approx. 120,000 spectators at the track & who knows how many watched it on TV. The Indianapolis 500 draws a crowd of nearly 300,000 & has since my first attendance at the race in 1947. I wonder which other sports have that kind of attendance and are televised all over the world?
Football, Rugby, Cricket to name but a few.
Nascar..there is a novel sport. Here they come, they are turning left..and again..and again....
morgan5: It did used to be not sure about now, and yes being a Fishing Widow is not fun!
I spent my Wedding Night sieving maggots for casters, for his match next day, while he was crashed out on the bed!
I spent my Wedding Night sieving maggots for casters, for his match next day, while he was crashed out on the bed!
Darn...you are a catch!!
Fishing used to have 4 million + participants and there is the subtle difference in the question.. most POPULAR sport as opposed to the most PARTICIPATED.
i really think. the best sport is where you live at. as for me mine is baseball.
odessaukraine48: i really think. the best sport is where you live at. as for me mine is baseball.
Or SEC Football?
Better yet Big Ten Football!
For those that voted cicket
Google and see the real answer.
Google and see the real answer.Cricket meant
It is football (Soccer) by a long way. No competition. Every country plays football but Cricket is only played in certain countries that used to be British Colonies.
Keeneland: It is football (Soccer) by a long way. No competition. Every country plays football but Cricket is only played in certain countries that used to be British Colonies.
Of course it is football, every country tries and watches their team trying to get to world cup football and English Premiership is watched around the world.
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