Final American audience number for U.S. vs. Belgium cracks 50 million
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The U.S. vs. Belgium World Cup Round of 16 match garnered a combined audience of 50.1 million viewers across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock, surpassing preliminary estimates of 42 million.
- This viewership exceeded the NFL’s January conference championship average of 47.4 million and edged past the England vs. Mexico game, which had 46.7 million viewers.
- The significant increase from early to final viewership numbers raises questions about the reliability of preliminary data and suggests waiting for final figures before reporting.
- Despite the U.S. and Mexico not advancing further, the World Cup has captivated American audiences like never before, marking a milestone for soccer’s growing popularity in the U.S. with over 50 million viewers tuning in.
