Map Shows Which Countries Became Most Famous From World Cup
Summary
The 2026 World Cup featured 48 teams, the most ever, and lasted 39 days with 104 matches. Many players gained millions of new followers on social media, increasing the fame of their countries during the tournament. The World Cup also broke TV viewing records, especially in Spain during the final.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup had 48 teams, 16 more than previous tournaments.
- Norway’s Erling Haaland gained 32.1 million Instagram followers and helped Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time.
- Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha gained 29.4 million followers after a strong performance.
- Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo gained 11.4 million followers; Spain’s Lamine Yamal gained 11 million.
- Brazil’s Neymar and Endrick combined for 13.3 million new followers.
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi gained 7.5 million followers, adding to his existing large following.
- New Zealand’s Tim Payne’s followers increased from 4,700 to 5.8 million during the tournament.
- The final between Spain and Argentina had a record TV audience in Spain, with 15.7 million viewers.
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