Reasons for an insecure stadium feeling among soccer fans in a country comparison (GER, ENG, USA, BRA, CHN)

The dataset documents reasons cited by soccer fans who feel unsafe at stadiums, comparing five markets — Germany, England, USA, Brazil, and China — based on survey data from December 2023. Respondents who reported feeling rather unsafe selected from a list of aided reasons; multiple answers were permitted.

The willingness of fan groups to use violence stands out across markets. In Brazil, 85% of respondents cite this reason, the highest value in the entire dataset. Germany records 47%, England 54%, and the USA 40%, while China sits at 21%.

• Pyrotechnics/fireworks: Germany 50%, England 31%, USA 0%, Brazil 13%, China 7%
• Masses of people: Germany 44%, Brazil 49%, USA 30%, China 38%
• Weather/environmental influences: China 45%, Germany 39%, England 15%
• Unsafe arrival and departure: Brazil 48%, England 27%, China 11%

Viruses and diseases are cited by 40% of US and English respondents, compared to 22% in Germany.