10 Most Famous Countries and Their National Sports

1. United States - American football

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2. Canada - Ice hockey

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3. United Kingdom - Football (soccer)

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4. Australia - Australian rules football

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5. Brazil - Football (soccer)

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6. India - Cricket

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7. Japan - Sumo wrestling

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8. China - Table tennis

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9. Germany - Football (soccer)

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10. New Zealand - Rugby union

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These are just a few of the many countries that have national sports. In some cases, the national sport is officially recognized by the government, while in other cases it is simply the most popular sport in the country.

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