But which World Cup teams and players have the most supportive fans online?
Inspired, Ticketgum.com conducted a sentiment analysis on over 10,000 tweets over an 8-day period in the lead-up to the World Cup and uncovered this year’s most loved teams and players.
The World Cup teams with the most supportive fans
| Rank | Team | Number of positive tweets | % of positive tweets | Online support score /10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 1,458 | 85.82% | 9.09 |
| 2 | France | 681 | 84.91% | 7.88 |
| 3 | Portugal | 686 | 83.35% | 7.73 |
| 4 | Brazil | 1,418 | 82.25% | 7.58 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 404 | 85.23% | 6.97 |
| 6= | Germany | 654 | 81.95% | 6.67 |
| 6= | Spain | 442 | 83.24% | 6.67 |
| 6= | Cameroon | 229 | 87.07% | 6.67 |
| 9 | Japan | 198 | 87.22% | 6.37 |
| 10= | Qatar | 8,221 | 76.47% | 6.22 |
| 10= | Belgium | 320 | 84.21% | 6.22 |
For the complete data of all 32 teams analysed, please click here.
The Argentina national team is the most loved on Twitter, earning an online support score of 9.09/10. Not only have over 5,000 devoted fans flocked to Qatar ahead of the team’s opening match, its huge fanbase has also contributed to a whopping 85.82% of positive tweets and 1,458 supportive tweets.
Following in second is the France national team achieving an online support score of 7.88/10. The reigning champions have gained an impressive 84.91% of positive tweets online – 681 since 7th November.
Pipping Brazil by a mere 0.15, Portugal’s squad (7.73/10) headed by social media superstar, Ronaldo, claims third place, securing 83.35% of positive tweets. The five-time World Cup winner, Brazil, comes fourth racking up an online support score of 7.58/10.
Rounding off the top five is the Netherlands national team, scoring a respectable 6.97/10. Receiving 85.23% of positive tweets, fans remain hopeful that the three-time runners-up claim their first title in Qatar this year.
The World Cup players with the most supportive fans
| Rank | Player | Team | Number of positive tweets | % of positive tweets | Online support score /10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Aké | Netherlands | 91 | 92.86% | 9.20 |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 37 | 94.87% | 8.75 |
| 3 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 201 | 86.64% | 8.50 |
| 4 | Neymar | Brazil | 208 | 84.55% | 8.45 |
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 188 | 83.93% | 8.15 |
| 6 | Garang Kuol | Australia | 31 | 88.57% | 8.00 |
| 7= | Iliman Ndiaye | Senegal | 24 | 92.31% | 7.95 |
| 7= | Mario Götze | Germany | 24 | 92.31% | 7.95 |
| 9= | Sardar Azmoun | Iran | 20 | 95.24% | 7.80 |
| 9= | Luka Modrić | Croatia | 25 | 89.29% | 7.80 |
For the complete data of all 99 players analysed, please click here.
Beating a slew of famous names, Dutch defender, Nathan Aké is the most loved on Twitter (9.20/10) with a staggering 92.86% of supportive tweets. French top scorer, Kylian Mbappé takes close second with his number of positive tweets (37) being 59% fewer than Nathan in first.
Close friends Messi (8.50/10) and Neymar (8.45/10) place third and fourth respectively with a slim difference in their final scores. Despite controversies, Ronaldo sits in fifth place (8.15/10) with the striker’s dedicated fanbase bagging him 188 positive tweets.
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