1. Football

Football is the most popular sport. Over 250 million people are said to play soccer on a regular basis. 

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2. Cricket

Cricket is watched by about 2.5 billion people around the world. England, India, Pakistan, and Australia are among the most popular countries for the game.

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3. Basketball

Basketball has gained in popularity in recent years. Unlike soccer and cricket, basketball is not a centuries-old sport with a long history. 

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4. Hockey

This sport has two variations: ice hockey and field hockey. Ice hockey is popular in the United States and Canada, whereas field hockey is popular in India and Pakistan.

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5. Tennis

According to Topend Sports, tennis is the most popular individual sport in the world, with an estimated 60 million men and women participating.

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6. Badminton

Some people may be surprised to know that badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world. 

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7. Volleyball

Volleyball isn't as well-known as some of the other sports on our list, but it's still a unique and thrilling sport. 

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8. Table Tennis

Only China, Indonesia, and Malaysia usually compete in this sport on a professional level. It is expected to have 850 million followers.

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9. Baseball

Despite its regional popularity, baseball, the national pastime of the United States, is included on the list. 

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10. Rugby

Rugby is now a popular sport in many countries around the world, with clubs and national teams in places like Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, Georgia, Uruguay, and Spain.

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