Soccer

Soccer can bring entire countries to a standstill, and that kind of passion is difficult for any other sport to compete with. A single goal can send thousands of fans into absolute chaos, while a missed penalty can haunt a team for generations. From neighborhood pitches to the World Cup Final, soccer connects people through a game that requires little more than a ball and somewhere to play. Basketball might produce more highlights and football might dominate American Sundays, but soccer fans know there's something special about a sport that can make the entire world feel invested in one match. Does that worldwide passion make soccer the greatest sport of all time?