ESPN says the FIFA World Cup has produced record performances for broadcasters . The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has shown the growing global interest in football , according to early broadcast figures released by the game 's governing body FIFA . Opening game between Croatia and Ivory Coast watched by 2014 on host network . Japanese channel doubled its best sports numbers this year for Ivory Coast game .
ESPN says the FIFA World Cup has produced record performances for broadcasters . Opening game between Croatia and Ivory Coast watched by 2014 on host network . Japanese channel doubled its best sports numbers this year for Ivory Coast game .