r/worldcup

Community Overview

About r/worldcup

The internet's home for the FIFA World Cup, including match threads, news, discussion, and more!

The community at a glance

r/worldcup is a Subreddit for Soccer Fans and World Cup Fans with roughly 1.2M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the World Cup communities list. It is the 10th largest community in the Soccer topic page.

Roughly 278K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, World Cup, and Worst.

On Reddit
1.2M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +278K members
Growth: +31.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 561 members
  • 2014: 224K members
  • 2015: 0 members
  • 2016: 0 members
  • 2017: 0 members
  • 2020: 48K members
  • 2022: 681K members
  • 2023: 0 members
  • 2024: 0 members
  • 2025: 5K members
  • 2026: 272K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 8K members
  • Jun: 155K members
  • Jul: 95K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 746 members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 169 members

Topics

  • Struggling
    17 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    17
  • World Cup
    13 posts in the past month
    #2
    World Cup
    13
  • Worst
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    8
  • Worst Referee
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst Referee
    5
  • Commentators
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Commentators
    4

Flair

  • Daily Discussion
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Discussion Thread — Tuesday, 27 October 2026
    2. Daily Discussion Thread — Sunday, 25 October 2026
    3. Daily Discussion Thread — Monday, 26 October 2026
    #1
    Daily Discussion
    Daily Discussion Thread — Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Daily Discussion Thread — Sunday, 25 October 2026 · Daily Discussion Thread — Monday, 26 October 2026
    19
  • 💬Discussion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always wear long sleeves in the World Cup, especially in the heat of Qatar and summer in the United States?
    2. How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country
    3. How would you guys rank the last 5 world cups and why ??
    #2
    💬Discussion
    Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always wear long sleeves in the World Cup, especially in the heat of Qatar and summer in the United States? · How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country · How would you guys rank the last 5 world cups and why ??
    13
  • 📰News
    8 posts in the past month
    1. McDonald’s Ends 32-Year FIFA World Cup Sponsorship Amid Marketing Overhaul
    2. Spain fined for Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendly
    3. Egypt hit with FIFA sanctions! Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan and Mostafa Zico punished after Argentina World Cup clash
    #3
    📰News
    McDonald’s Ends 32-Year FIFA World Cup Sponsorship Amid Marketing Overhaul · Spain fined for Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendly · Egypt hit with FIFA sanctions! Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan and Mostafa Zico punished after Argentina World Cup clash
    8

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/worldcup for?
Best for Soccer Fans and World Cup Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/worldcup free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/worldcup have?
Roughly 1.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/worldcup on?
r/worldcup runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/worldcup cover?
On the Hive Index, r/worldcup is organized under Soccer Fans, World Cup Fans.
How do I join r/worldcup?
You can join r/worldcup by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Soccer communities like?
Communities for soccer fans covering club football, international competitions, and fantasy leagues. Reddit hosts r/soccer as the hub for global football discussion, while Discord has dedicated fan communities for clubs and national teams alongside communities for video game versions of the sport.