At the 2024 eSports World Cup, the match between NAVI and FURIA was the least popular since 2019. The peak viewership of the match's live broadcast was only 249,000 people, the lowest number since the 204,000 viewers of the 2019 ESL One Cologne. NAVI won this match with a score of 2-0, yet it remained the second most popular match of the event.
Given the high viewership of similar events in the past, this has raised questions within the community about the reasons for the decline in viewership compared to previous years.
Matches between NAVI and FURIA have always attracted a large audience in various events. For example, in last year's Gamers8, the match between the two teams drew over 400,000 viewers.
The competition between these teams has always been intense, attracting a large number of fans. The reasons for the decline in viewership interest may include the general saturation of the eSports market and changes in team rosters, or a decrease in fans' affection for certain clubs.
At the 2024 eSports World Cup, the match between NAVI and FURIA encountered some issues: even the most popular teams may face a decline in audience numbers. This is a serious challenge for event organizers and the teams themselves, requiring new strategies to attract and retain viewers. Nonetheless, many exciting matches are yet to come, and the eSports community looks forward to new storylines and unforgettable moments.