Launched to meet the unprecedented global demand for entertainment during the lockdown period, FIFA partnered with digital agency WePlay to launch the record-breaking #WorldCupAtHome campaign. The initiative scaled with explosive velocity, matching FIFA’s entire previous annual viewership metrics within its opening weeks.

The operational focus was to deliver a premium, broadcast-grade experience directly to digital platforms. Leading end-to-end YouTube channel asset architecture and producing high-fidelity video packages, the project optimized archival footage of over 30 historic Men’s and Women’s World Cup matches into a highly engaging, continuous media product that captured global football culture at scale.

Deliverables:

  • End-to-End YouTube Channel Asset Architecture & Optimization

  • Broadcast-Grade Full-Match Video Packaging & Match Highlights

  • Kinetic Intros, Outros & Dynamic Match Teasers

  • Custom In-Video Pop-ups, Overlays & Animated GIFs

  • High-Impact Digital Headers & Optimised Thumbnail Systems

Recognition & Scale:

  • Winner: Leaders in Sport 2020 Leaders in Content Creation Award.

  • Cited by YouTube as one of the top three campaigns across all of their global sports partners.

  • Achieved a +27% increase in watch time and grew subscriber acquisition by 11.5x per video compared to the previous period.

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