Top 10 Most Watched Matches in FIFA World Cup History - Updated List

By Aniket Kuila

Category: Football

2022 Final

Argentina vs France. A legendary final, where Messi's Argentina won on penalties against France. It was witnessed by a staggering 1.5 billion people.

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1998 Final

France vs Brazil Zidane scored two goals as France clinched their first title at home. The match was watched by 1.3 billion viewers.

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2018 Final

France vs Croatia. France took the trophy for the second time after a 4-2 high-scoring final, watched by 1.12 billion viewers.

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2002 Final

Brazil vs Germany. Ronaldo scored twice for Brazil to make the comeback against Germany, witnessed by 1.1 billion.

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2014 Final

Germany vs Argentina Mario Götze found the goal late in extra time to give Germany victory against the team of Messi. In excess of 1 billion viewers.

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2010 Final

Spain vs Netherlands. Iniesta scored late to bring Spain their first World Cup title, with 910 million viewers watching.

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1994 Final

Brazil vs Italy. Brazil claimed a fourth title at the first final decided by a penalty shootout, with 750 million viewers.

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2006 Final

Italy vs France. Famous for the Zidane headbutt, Italy won on penalties; 715 million viewers tuned in.

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1990 Final

West Germany vs Argentina. A Late penalty enabled West Germany to defeat Argentina 1-0 in front of a crowd of 600 million.

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2014 Semi-final

The "Mineirazo" saw Germany stunningly beat the host nation Brazil 7-1, an unforgettable match watched by 390 million.

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