For the last four weeks, 32 countries have been in the international spotlight as their football teams compete in the FIFA World Cup. Headlines have ranged from player's personal lives to international politics.

 

Here at The Big Wild, we've taken it upon ourselves to measure and compare national conservation efforts in the form of a World Cup bracket. Who is the winner of the Wilderness Protection World Cup? Well, see for yourself! (Percentages represent the amount of protected land within the country. Data courtesy of NationMaster.com)