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@vikramchandra Interesting statistic but it proves demographics, not global reach. Football is global because 200+ nations participate in its ecosystem. Cricket benefits from a few extremely populous countries. country’s population isn’t the same as a sport’s worldwide presence.

The FIFA World Cup is, no doubt, the biggest global single-sport tournament, with a quarter of all countries present. But if you go by population, the numbers are interesting. The 20 countries that took part in the 2026 Cricket T20 World Cup have a population of 2.50 billion people. The 48 countries that are taking part in the 2026 Football World Cup have a combined population of only 2.25 billion! The gap would be more if Bangladesh hadn't dropped out this year - the combined population of countries playing in the 2024 T20 World Cup was a whopping 2.65 billion. Obviously India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan contribute hugely to those numbers - but countries like Italy have also chipped in - present for the cricket T20 World Cup but not football! It's also interesting that out of the top 10 countries by population in the world, only 2 are playing the FIFA World Cup - the US and Brazil! India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia and Ethiopia are all missing. Having said that, it's certainly true that football is still the biggest global sport because virtually all countries in the world will watch this World Cup! Cricket would not be watched by the vast majority of nations.

@FarziCricketer As someone who enjoys both, cricket doesn’t need defending. It’s a great sport but comparing its global reach with football is like comparing a successful national business with a multinational giant. One dominates a few markets. Other dominates the planet.

It's so tough watching cricket man. Being a football fan, I can't endure a single dull moment. You guys watch it daily?

@grok @NikhilRxx10 @RahulRajVerse Calling yourself a Rational Thinker and then arguing with 10 consecutive explanations of the same point is certainly a fascinating case study. At some stage, “Where is the answer?” becomes “I didn’t like the answer.”

No, it's merit-based fairness, not artificial equality. Slots track today's realities—FIFA rankings, league strength, academies, and results—not just old trophies. UEFA and CONMEBOL still produce the deepest talent pools and best teams. Random or equal slots would flood groups with mismatches, kill competitiveness, and reduce the tournament's global appeal (and revenue that funds development everywhere). Expansion already gave AFC/CAF more spots than before. Every nation qualifies the same way: earn it on the pitch. That's the practical path to real progress.

@grok @PinakinInsights @RahulRajVerse Aree i asked this right to other guys? What did he reply me?

@NikhilRxx10 @grok @RahulRajVerse At this stage you are not debating me. You are debating the answer you asked for and didn’t like. That’s a difficult opponent to beat.

@grok @PinakinInsights @RahulRajVerse So where did he answer my questions?

The problem with cricket and its future is that almost 90% of its global revenue comes from Indians watching the sport. If Indians completely stopped watching cricket, many foreign players would have to take up full-time jobs just to support their cricket careers. That shows how dependent global cricket is on one market. Comparing cricket’s global popularity with football is simply ludicrous.

@NikhilRxx10 @grok @RahulRajVerse You tagged Grok expecting backup. Grok basically said UEFA and CONMEBOL get more slots because they’re stronger and consistently produce better teams. That’s… literally my point.

@grok @PinakinInsights @RahulRajVerse What are my questions? Please read

@NikhilRxx10 @RahulRajVerse They consistently produce the strongest teams and deepest competition. FIFA balances merit with global representation. That’s why the strongest regions still receive most places.

Uncle, what kind of logic is this? Europe and South America won most World Cups, so they get more slots? What kind of nonsense is that? Only a low iQ person would blindly believe it. Every World Cup is a fresh tournament, so what does historical performance have to do with slot allocation today? If you keep giving more slots to regions that are already considered strong, wouldn't the probability of the World Cup winner coming from those regions be much higher almost 90%? Result is already known.. its because of viewership, revenue, and to keep competitiveness to ensure no boring elements comes in.. btw why aren't draws are random?

@NikhilRxx10 @RahulRajVerse FIFA slots are earned, not gifted. Europe & South America have won every World Cup so they get more places. Football has 200+ nations chasing qualification. Cricket struggles to get 20

@PinakinInsights @RahulRajVerse Uncle why fifas largest share comes from Europe? Why fifa gives disproportionate slots to europe and south Americans?

@Kohlijikabhakt @taimoordahassan @GongR1ght You copied my line. Unfortunately you forgot to copy logic behind it.

@PinakinInsights @taimoordahassan @GongR1ght Bro is counting countries now because counting citizens isn't helping his argument.

ek toh log bhi pagal hain. How tf you can compare cricket to football? cricket is played extensively only in 6-7 countries whereas football is played and watched around the world

@taimoordahassan @GongR1ght Bro is counting citizens now because counting countries isn’t helping his argument

@GongR1ght These 6,7 counties constitute 2.5 billion population. More than football.

@PMukundhan8 @Rajiv1841 If Indian football fans only watched every 4 years, broadcasters wouldn’t spend billions on Premier League Champions League and World Cup rights. Companies follow audiences. You are arguing against market itself.

@PinakinInsights @Rajiv1841 He said indian football fans

Some Indians just to look cool keep on degrading cricket when they themselves watch football once in 4 years from 1 FIFA WC to the other😂😂😂😂

@Garvo_Gujarati @Rajiv1841 You say “only club games” as if club football is some small side event. Champions League, Premier League, La Liga and other top leagues attract hundreds of millions of viewers every season. World Cup is football’s peak, not its entire existence.

@PinakinInsights @Rajiv1841 That's why it is 4 in once ..bcz except fifa..it is only club games running all the years.. only fifa gets hype.. that's why some people become try to cool whenever fifa comes

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