An estimated 50 million people across Japan, the US, and Canada tuned in to catch the thrilling World Series Game 7. This record-setting viewership highlights the universal appeal and the increasing popularity of baseball in the three countries. The precise figures, the teams involved, and the impact this has on the sport are still to be explored.

Baseball, or Yakyū, as it's called in Japan, carries a significant cultural weight. Imported from the US in the late 19th Century, it has grown to become one of the most popular sports in the country. This colossal viewership also reflects the mass interest in international sports events and showcases Japan's role in the global sports scene.

While Japan's love for baseball mirrors that of the US and Canada, there are differences in how sports are consumed. In the US, football still reigns supreme for major sports viewership, whereas in Canada, hockey dominates. Nonetheless, this shared interest in the Baseball World Series illustrates the near-universal appeal of certain sports across countries.