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Argentinian Matches Lead Israeli World Cup Viewership, Messi Outpaces Ronaldo
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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago
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During the World Cup group stage, 71% of Israelis watched matches, with Argentina and Messi drawing the largest audiences, surpassing Ronaldo and Portugal. Prime time broadcasts had higher viewership, and Iran's matches maintained steady Israeli interest despite political tensions.
- 0171% of Israelis watched at least part of one World Cup group stage match in 2023, down from 80% in 2022.
- 02Prime time (8:00 PM) matches had higher viewership than late-night games.
- 03Argentina vs. Austria was the most-watched group stage match in Israel.
- 04Argentina and Messi attracted more Israeli viewers than Portugal and Ronaldo.
- 05Viewership for Iran’s matches remained stable despite political tensions with Israel.
- 06The opening match Mexico vs. South Africa saw a 22% viewership increase over 2022’s opener.
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