New study of soccer fans puts female supporters on rise in England and Germany . Germany will have the biggest backing of big five European nations with 62 % of population . Of that 62 % female fans make up nearly half , with Italy attracting similar numbers . Perhaps for a team that has only won one major title -- the 1966 World Cup -- that is not surprising . England can rely on 1 million fans but figure only up to 44 % of population .
New study of soccer fans puts female supporters on rise in England and Germany . Germany will have the biggest backing of big five European nations with 62 % of population . Of that 62 % female fans make up nearly half , with Italy attracting similar numbers . England can rely on 1 million fans but figure only up to 44 % of population .