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Number of the Day - 21st June

South America is No. 1 for World Cup 2006 TV audiences by region

Do you always watch the soccer regardless of the time of day when it is broadcast?  Let us know by posting a comment!

Number of the Day - 20th June

38% fewer people are watching the first matches of the day in 2006 compared with 1998

Are you watching less of the World Cup action this year than in 1998, even though the games are taking place at the same time?  Let us know by posting a comment!

Number of the Day - 19th June

The UK average audience for the 2006 World Cup has grown by 40% compared with 2002

How many more matches have you been watching this year compared to the 2002 tournament? Let us know: post a comment!

Number of the Day - 17th June

Of the Top 10 European countries ranked by average audience size, 5 are from Central and Eastern Europe.

Which countries in Europe do you think are most passionate about soccer?  Let us know by posting a comment!

Number of the Day - 16th June

7 of the top 20 countries ranked by average audience aren’t playing at the World Cup.

Did your team fail to qualify for this year's World Cup?  Are you watching all the action anyway?  Let us know, post a comment!

Number of the Day - 15th June

Brazil vs. Croatia was the number one match of the week in over 50% of surveyed markets.

Do you always watch when Brazil are playing?  Let us know by posting a comment below!

Number of the Day - 14th June

30% more viewers watched the opening game in 2006 (Germany vs. Costa Rica) than in 2002 (France vs. Senegal). 

Did you watch Germany vs. Costa Rica but missed out on France vs. Senegal in 2002? Tell us about it: post a comment!

Number of the Day - 13th June

If Brazil win the 2006 World Cup, they will be crowned World Champions for the 6th time.  We expect their first match against Croatia to be one of the most watched of the tournament to date.

Did you watch the match?  Let us know what you thought and post a comment!

Number of the Day - 12th June

35% of people who voted in our first poll think that Brazil will win the World Cup.

Who do you think will win?  Post a comment and let us know!

Number of the Day - 9th June

Initiative predicts a cumulative live TV audience of more than 5 billion for the 2006 World Cup.

Do you agree?  Let us know by posting a comment!