Playing sports and watching sports have been a global pastime since ancient times.
How many kinds of sports are there? According to the World Sports Encyclopedia, there are more than 8,000 sports and sporting games! The most popular sport in the U.S. is football, but it is by far in the minority compared to the rest of the world.
Here is the ultimate guide to the most popular sport in every country, courtesy of AAA State of Play.
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