Football Calorie Calculator - World Cup Edition

Your details

Your body weight. Heavier players burn more calories at the same intensity.
kg
Choose your position on the pitch or select fan if you are watching. Midfielders cover the most ground and burn the most calories.
Casual gives a MET of 7, competitive gives a MET of 10 (Compendium of Physical Activities).
Total matches across the tournament, or any series of games.
matches
Standard match is 90 minutes. Add extra time (up to 30 min) or reduce for halves.
min
Each serving is approximately 355 ml (12 oz) at about 154 kcal.
per match
Each 150 ml glass of wine is approximately 123 kcal.
per match
Each 355 ml can of regular soda is approximately 140 kcal.
per match
One standard bag or bowl serving is approximately 150 kcal.
per match
One regular slice of pizza is approximately 285 kcal.
per match
One hot dog with bun is approximately 290 kcal.
per match
One serving of salted popcorn is approximately 110 kcal.
per match
Total calories burnedCalorie deficit
3,827kcal

All calories burned across all matches (activity only)

Calories burned per match1,276kcal
Food and drink calories per match1,168kcal
Total food and drink calories3,504kcal
Net energy balance-323kcal
Estimated body fat change0.04 kg loss
Estimated distance covered~34.5 km total
Effective MET used10.8
Burned (kcal)3,827
Consumed (kcal)3,504
10.8 MET
Sedentary<2.5Light activity2.5-5Moderate5-8Vigorous8+

Net energy deficit of 323 kcal across 3 matches.

  • Over 3 matches you burn approximately 3,827 kcal through midfielder activity.
  • Your match-day snacks and drinks add 3,504 kcal in total.
  • Your energy intake and expenditure are relatively balanced across the tournament.
  • Your midfielder runs an estimated ~34.5 km total across all matches.

Next stepFor the most accurate calorie tracking, weigh yourself before and after each match and log meals with a food diary app.

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