With the Dutch national team kicking off their World Cup campaign tonight, here's a reliable overview of calories burned during a match—based on average adult metabolic rates for real-world activities.
Relaxed on the couch watching football
137 calories
Nervously watching and fidgeting
158 calories
Jumping and cheering for a minute
10 calories
Celebrating happily for five minutes after a goal
18 calories
Walking the polonaise for an hour
546 calories
