The match between NAVI and FURIA at the Esports World Cup 2024 was the least popular among their meetings since 2019. At its peak, the broadcast was watched by only 249,000 viewers, which is the lowest figure since ESL One Cologne 2019, where the number of viewers was 204,000, the match ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of NaVi.. But this still allowed this match to become the second most popular in the tournament.

This fact raises questions about the reasons for the decline in popularity of this match compared to previous years, especially considering the large number of viewers at similar tournaments in the past.

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The Esports World Cup has always been one of the most prestigious events in the world of esports. The NAVI and FURIA teams have met at various tournaments, which has always attracted a large number of spectators. For example, at the Gamers8 2023 tournament, which preceded the EWC, the match between these teams gathered more than 400,000 viewers.

The relationship between these teams has always been competitive, which created additional intrigue and attracted a large number of fans.

This decline in interest in the match may be due to various factors, including the general saturation of the esports market, changes in the composition of teams, or simply a decrease in the overall interest in specific comp

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The match between NAVI and FURIA at the Esports World Cup 2024 demonstrated that even the most popular teams can face problems attracting viewers. This is a challenge for tournament organizers and the teams themselves, which requires revising strategies for attracting and retaining an audience. Nevertheless, there are still many interesting matches ahead, and the esports community is looking forward to new emotions and unforgettable moments.

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