FIFA reports over 1 billion viewers for 2014 World Cup final

Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:27

More than 1 billion people watched the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina. That’s according to new figures released by FIFA, which also show the match had an "average in-home global audience" of over 570 million. The research covers television audiences at home and people watching in public spaces, but not online viewers and mobile phone users. FIFA also reported record viewing figures in the US, but observed a decline in the Asian market due to the less favorable kick-off times.

More from Sport

Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina has overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown.
FIFA denies claim that Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final

FIFA has responded to a claim by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that his nation would host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, saying that decision has not been made yet.
Sabalenka beats Pegula, moves closer to US Open 'three-peat'

Aryna Sabalenka has eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the US Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.
LIV Golf wins interim court approval to access $14 million in bankruptcy financing

LIV Golf said on Thursday that a US bankruptcy court granted interim approval of its first-day Chapter 11 motions, allowing the professional men's golf league to access $14 million of debtor-in-possession financing and continue pursuing a recapitalisation plan backed by BC Partners Credit.
Fenerbahce coach announces resignation, club president tells him to stay

Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal has announced his resignation on Thursday after a 1-1 draw with Roma in his team's return to the Champions League, but minutes later the club president said Kartal would stay in the job.