The World Cup was the biggest conversation on Facebook this year. 

The social media giant has analysed the past year's conversations to reveal the most talked-about global topics in their annual year in review.

VIDEO: Facebook's 2014 year in review

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil drove more conversation than any other event in Facebook history, followed by the Ebola virus outbreak and the Brazil elections.

Robin Williams' death was the fourth most talked about topic globally, while it was the most talked about topic in Australia.

The viral ice bucket challenge came in at number five in the world rankings, and George W. Bush's challenge was also the most popular video of the social media craze.

In the US the most popular game was Cookie Jam, the most popular song was Happy by Pharrell, while Beyoncé was the most talked about entertainer.

Game of Thrones was the biggest TV show and the most talked about movie was Disney's Frozen.

Facebook hasn't released any data about the most talked about topics in New Zealand.

Top Global Topics of 2014
1. World Cup
2. Ebola virus outbreak
3. Elections in Brazil
4. Robin Williams
5. Ice Bucket Challenge
6. Conflict in Gaza
7. Malaysia Airlines
8. Super Bowl
9. Michael Brown/Ferguson
10. Sochi Winter Olympics

Top Topics of Australia in 2014
1. Robin Williams
2. Tony Abbott
3. Malaysia Airlines
4. Ice Bucket Challenge
5. Game of Thrones
6. Ebola virus outbreak
7. Conflict in Gaza
8. South Sydney Rabbitohs
9. World Cup
10. Melbourne Cup

Check out Facebook's year in review