Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance
In every sport, there are tournaments that are held at an international level, and are hugely popular among all sports lovers. In these competitions, the national teams come together to compete against one another, and show the world who is the best country in a particular sport. Every national team has its own style and strategy, and the people of the world stay glued as the tournaments proceed. To support their nations, and to watch some great matches, the sports lovers travel far and wide for the tournaments. Here is the list of the Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance. Let us take a look at how popular these tournaments are among the people.
Top 10 International Tournaments with the Highest Attendance
10. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011
The biggest international tournament of women’s association football is FIFA Women’s World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1991 and was organized in every four years since then. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 was hosted by Germany and organized from 26th June 2011 to 17th July 2011. A total of 32 football matches were played at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 845,711 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 26,428 per match.
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9. 2013 World Baseball Classic
The biggest international tournament of Baseball is World Baseball Classic which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 16 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 2005 and was organized in every four years since then. The World Baseball Classic 2013 was hosted by Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and the United States and organized from 2nd March 2013 to 19th March 2013. A total of 39 baseball matches were played at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The tournament achieved a total of 885,212 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The World Baseball Classic 2013 had an average attendance of 22,697 per match.
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8. Six Nations Championship 2012
One of the biggest international tournaments of Rugby Union is Six Nations Championship which is participated by several nations all over Europe. A total of 6 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1883 and was organized every year since then. The Six Nations Championship 2012 was hosted by England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, and organized from 4th February 2012 to 17th March 2012. A total of 15 Rugby Union matches were played at the 2012 Six Nations Championship. The tournament achieved a total of 1,042,965 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Six Nations Championship 2012 had an average attendance of 69,531 per match.
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7. Copa América 2007
One of the major international tournaments of association football is Copa América which is participated by several nations all over South America. A total of 12 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1916 and was organized in every two years since then. The Copa América 2007 was hosted by Venezuela, and organized from 26th June 2007 to 15th July 2007. A total of 26 football matches were played at the 2007 Copa América. The tournament achieved a total of 1,050,230 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Copa América 2007 had an average attendance of 40,393 per match.
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6. CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011
One of the biggest international tournaments of association football is CONCACAF Gold Cup which is participated by several nations all over North America. A total of 12 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1991 and was organized in every two years since then. The CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 was hosted by the United States, and organized from 5th June 2011 to 25th June 2011. A total of 25 football matches were played at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,140,602 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The UEFA CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 45,624 per match.
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5. Cricket World Cup 2011
The biggest international tournament of Cricket is Cricket World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 20 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1975 and was organized in every four years since then. The Cricket World Cup 2011 was hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and organized from 19th February 2011 to 2nd April 2011. A total of 49 Cricket matches were played at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,229,826 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Cricket World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 25,098 per match.
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4. FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011
The biggest international under-20 tournament of association football is FIFA U-20 World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1977 and was organized in every two years. The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 was hosted by Colombia and organized from 29th July 2011 to 20th August 2011. A total of 52 football matches were played at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,309,929 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 25,191 per match.
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3. UEFA European Championship 2012
One of the biggest international tournaments of association football is UEFA European Championship which is participated by several nations all over Europe. A total of 24 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1960 and was organized in every four years since then. The UEFA European Championship 2012 was hosted by Poland and Ukraine, and organized from 8th June 2012 to 1st July 2012. A total of 31 football matches were played at the 2012 UEFA European Championship. The tournament achieved a total of 1,440,896 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The UEFA European Championship 2012 had an average attendance of 46,481 per match.
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2. Rugby World Cup 2011
The biggest international tournament of Rugby union is Rugby World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 20 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1987 and was organized in every four years since then. The Rugby World Cup 2011 was hosted by New Zealand and organized from 9th September 2011 to 23rd October 2011. A total of 48 Rugby matches were played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 1,477,294 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The Rugby World Cup 2011 had an average attendance of 30,777 per match.
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1. FIFA World Cup 2014
The biggest international tournament of association football is FIFA World Cup which is participated by several nations all over the world. A total of 32 teams is currently the integral part of the tournament. The tournament was first organized in 1930 and was organized in every four years since then. The FIFA World Cup 2014 was hosted by Brazil and organized from 12th June 2014 to 13th July 2014. A total of 64 football matches were played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The tournament achieved a total of 3,429,873 attendances throughout the course of the tournament and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 international tournaments with the highest attendance. The FIFA World Cup 2014 had an average attendance of 53,592 per match.
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Every team battles it out on the field, and they know that they are doing it for their country. It is a matter of great pride and joy for the fans to see their favourite men in jerseys play a great game, and take home the trophy, whether they are able to actually be present in the auditorium for the live game, or simply watch it on the television.
