During the 2022 World Cup Final, Google Search saw its highest traffic of all time!
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Yesterday marked a milestone in Google Search’s 25-year history: it recorded the highest traffic during the World Cup 2022 Final! As CEO Sundar Pichai wrote on Twitter, Google became the information hub for this record-breaking final – and will likely be ranked as one of the greatest of all men’s FIFA tournaments ever. Not only were records broken for the group stage and round of 16 matches, but once the figures are released, these numbers will certainly signal that more people watched it than any other final ever seen before.
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As the World Cup kicked off, Google made searching for the event easier with its new features. With a simple search for “World Cup,” you could easily access an organized list of upcoming matches, including local times and dates! Also, if you want to stay up to date with news about favorite team, just tap the bell icon on your phone to set up notifications – it’s that simple.
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most watched in the world, surpassing even the Olympics. The last World Cup was watched by an estimated 3.56 billion people across TV and OTT platforms, according to data from Statista.
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Lionel Messi's long-awaited World Cup victory, Kylian Mbappé's incredible performance, France's stunning comeback in the second half, an unforgettable two-goal extra time and a sensational penalty – all contributed to the world's anticipation for the outcome!
Information source: engadget.com
