Mbappe, Neymar, Brazil dominate Twitter during the FIFA World Cup | Football News

NEW DELHI: As the drama of the FIFA World Cup unfolded on the field in Russia, fans took a big step towards celebrating the beautiful game on the Twitter social media platform. Football fans around the world have come on Twitter to experience all the exhilarating and moving moments of extravagance.

After 64 exciting matches, including the spectacular World Cup between France and Croatia, here are the numbers and details that illustrate how fans have followed the event on Twitter:

115 billion Impressions (Twitter Views) of Tweets


Whether fans react to a big goal, predict the outcome of the next game, or discuss the latest injury or official controversy, fans came the platform to discuss all things related to the World Cup.

Most of the tweets in the final

The bulk of the conversation took place during live matches, especially during the clash between France and Croatia – which was the best tweet of the World Cup.

The five most tweeted titles:

1. France vs Croatia (#WorldCupFinal, July 15th)

2. Brazil vs. Belgium (#BRABEL, July 6)

3. Brazil vs. Mexico (#BRAMEX, July 2)

4. France vs. Argentina (#FRAARG, June 30)

5. Costa Rica vs Brazil (#BRACRC, June 22)

Moment with the most tweets: the goal of Mbappe in the final


The five best moments that generated the biggest peaks of Twitter conversation, measured in Tweets per minute (TPM), throughout the tournament:

1. Kylian Mbappe scores the fourth goal of France; France leads 4-1 in the final (15 July)

2. Philippe Coutinho's overtime goal gives Brazil a 1-0 lead against Costa Rica (22 June)

3. South Korea defeat Germany 2-0 (June 27)

4. Final whistle: France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final (15 July)

5. Final whistle: Belgium wins 2-1 against Brazil (6 July)

Brazillians tweeted the most during the World Cup

Football fans around the world came to Twitter to talk about the event. But Brazilian fans have sent more tweets than any other country. Here is a ranking of countries:

1. Brazil

2. Japan

3. United Kingdom

4. United States

5. France

Most mentioned player of Neymar


1. Neymar, Jr. (@neymarjr; Brazil)

2. Lionel Messi (Argentina)

3. Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano, Portugal)

4. Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe; France)

5. Philippe Coutinho (@Phil_Coutinho; Brazil)

Brazil team most cited


1. Brazil (@CBF_Futebol)

2. France (@efrancefrance)

3. Argentina (@Argentina)

4. England (@England)

5. Portugal (@selecaoportugal)