USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup Viewership Records On Fox & Telemundo
The US Men's National Soccer Team's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set new viewership records across both English and Spanish-language broadcasts in the United States. The game, held on American soil, saw a significant increase in audience numbers compared to the 2022 tournament.
Why it matters
Record-breaking viewership for the USMNT highlights the growing popularity of soccer in the United States and the commercial success of hosting the World Cup.
UPDATED : Pulisic, Balogun & Co. s heroics at Los Angeles SoFi Stadium made World Cup television history. The U.S. Men s National Soccer Team s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became Team USA s most watched English-language and Spanish-language World Cup telecast ever.
The article reports on objective Nielsen viewership data and industry statistics.
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