Millions Tune In for Portugal's triumph over Germany in Nations League
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🏈 Football's back, baby! And it didn't disappoint on June 4th, with almost ten million viewers tuning into ZDF to catch Germany's 1:2 loss to Portugal. ZDF dominated the evening ratings, while Germany's national team is now fighting for third place in the Nations League.
Sizing up the Viewership
With a whopping 9.99 million viewers and a 44.1% market share, according to AGF Videoforschung, ZDF reigned supreme on the small screen. Among the 14-49 age group, they did even better, with roughly 2.95 million viewers and an astounding 57% market share!
The pre-match madness wasn't any different, with near 4.21 million viewers and a 21.5% market share. The 14-49 age group wasn't left out, either, with 1.04 million tuning in, equating to a 28.2% share.
Wednesday's loss, secured by Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo in the 68th minute, means Germany's team, under the guidance of manager Julian Nagelsmann, will be vying for third place. They'll take the field next on June 8th, at 3:00 PM. They'll face off against the loser of the second semi-final, where Spain and France will go head-to-head today, Thursday.
Background Information:
While the specifics of Germany's future matches are yet to be announced, fans can expect qualifying matches for the next major international tournaments, such as Euro 2026, following the conclusion of the Nations League. The exact schedule for these matches will be determined by UEFA in due time.
In the end, Portugal snatched a second Nations League title after beating Spain in a nail-biter of a final on June 9th. The final ended in a 2:2 draw after extra time, with Portugal clinching the win on penalties[1][3][5].
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the application of the rules on the protection of the environment, as Germany's national team, currently fighting for third place in the European-based Nations League, continues to gain immense viewership during their matches. For instance, nearly ten million viewers were absorbed by ZDF during Portugal's triumph over Germany in a crucial Nations League encounter, a testament to the widespread appeal of football, with Cristiano Ronaldo securing the winning goal in the 68th minute.
