According to Tinder, there has been a 66% rise in matches during the tournament and a 42% increase in right switches.

There has also been a 24% rise in Passporting to Russia, with Passport a Tinder feature that allows users to change their location and swipe anywhere in the world.

Americans have used the Passport function more than any other nationality in the host country, followed by Britons, Germans, Spaniards, French, Brazilians, Swedes, Danes, Belgians and Indians.

FourFourTwo understands Australians have also been heavy users of Tinder, despite the low population base, in the Socceroo host cities of Kazan, Samara and Sochi.

Just under 37,000 World Cup tickets were bought by Australian passport holders.

One Australian, who has been on four dates while in Russia, is a strong advocate of using Tinder during the tournament.

“Tinder in Russia is amazing,” the Canberran, who declined to be named, said.

“So many friendly and beautiful women who are really curious about the world and open to meeting foreigners. The language barrier can be a problem but it’s a great way to practice your Russian.”