The semi final match between Spain and Sweden in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 created history by becoming the most-watched game in a Women’s World Cup. At one point in time, as many as 3,755,000 people were watching the match on Spain’s government-controlled RTVE La 1 channel, besides 43,217 spectators in the Auckland Park stadium in New Zealand. The viewing figure zoomed beyond all expectations with 1,921,000 people on average tuning to the state television. Besides, the post-match broadcast attracted a 1,739,000 audience.
The New Zealand government expected to sell 500,000 tickets for the 32 matches that were to be played in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in two host countries of Australia and New Zealand. But it sold a total of 708,743 tickets. As the world cup advanced, more and more people got enchanted by the game and 24,439 was the average attendance for 29 matches played in the two countries of Australia and New Zealand.
A record number of 43,217 people came to Auckland Park to watch the Spain-Sweden semi final match. The crunch moment was the nine-minute spell when three goals were scored and Spain stormed into the final for the first time.
At one point in time of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 semi final match between Spain and Sweden, 3,755,000 people were hooked to Spain’s government-owned television channel. This is the record number of people watching a women’s world cup match. Besides, 43,217 spectators were cheering the players in Auckland Park Stadium in New Zealand.
New Zealand hoped to sell 500,000 tickets for the 32 matches slated for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, but it sold 708,743 tickets.
