1. 2022 FIFA World Cup Final – Argentina vs France One of the most thrilling finals in history, watched by over 1.5 billion globally. Messi and Mbappé starred in a 3-3 draw that went to penalties, with Argentina winning.

2. 1998 FIFA World Cup Final: France vs Brazil An estimated 1.3 billion people watched France defeat Brazil on home soil. Zinedine Zidane delivered a standout performance, scoring two first-half headers, while Emmanuel Petit sealed the win. Despite Marcel Desailly’s red card, France dominated. This match featured global stars like Ronaldo, Dunga, and Vieira, making it one of the most iconic finals ever.

3. 2018 World Cup Final – France vs Croatia Attracted around 1.12 billion viewers. France's young team beat Croatia 4-2, with standout performances from Mbappé and Griezmann.

4. 2002 FIFA World Cup Final: Brazil vs Germany Watched by around 1.1 billion viewers, this final marked Brazil’s fifth World Cup win. Ronaldo scored twice after a rare Oliver Kahn error. With stars like Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos, Brazil’s flair captivated fans. Held in South Korea and Japan, the first Asian-hosted World Cup drew massive global attention - especially from Asia. However, FIFA's viewership figures have been questioned.

5. 2014 FIFA World Cup Final – Germany vs Argentina Roughly 1 billion watched this tactical showdown, where Mario Götze scored the only goal in extra time to give Germany the win.

6. 2010 FIFA World Cup Final – Spain vs Netherlands Estimated 900 million viewers. A tense, foul-heavy game was decided by Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time goal, earning Spain its first World Cup.

7. 2006 FIFA World Cup Final – Italy vs France Famous for Zidane’s headbutt and Italy’s penalty win, this final had over 700 million viewers. It was a dramatic and controversial game.

8. 2022 UEFA Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs Liverpool An estimated 700 million viewers watched Real Madrid defeat Liverpool 1–0 to win their 14th European title. Despite being a less thrilling final, Thibaut Courtois starred with nine crucial saves, and Vinicius Jr. scored the decisive goal. The match capped off Madrid’s dramatic Champions League run, which included comeback wins over PSG and Man City.

9. 2017–18 La Liga: Real Madrid vs Barcelona Around 650 million viewers watched this El Clasico, making it the most-watched league match ever. The Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry was at its peak, but it was Barcelona who dominated. Suarez scored early, Messi netted a penalty after Carvajal’s red card, and Vidal sealed the win, showcasing Barca’s supremacy at the Bernabeu.

10. 2018 UEFA Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs Liverpool Watched by an estimated 400–500 million viewers, this thrilling final featured Gareth Bale’s stunning overhead goal and two major errors by Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius. Sadio Mané scored for the Reds, but Real Madrid claimed their 13th title. The match also included controversy, with Sergio Ramos injuring Mohamed Salah early on.