USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup Viewership Records On Fox & Telemundo
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup set a record as the most watched English and Spanish-language World Cup telecast for Team USA, with nearly 16 million viewers on Fox platforms and 8.9 million on Telemundo and streaming services.
- The English-language broadcast viewership increased by 106% compared to the 2022 World Cup opening group match against Wales, while the Spanish-language audience grew by 156% from that same game.
- The 4-1 victory over Paraguay marked the USMNT’s most streamed English-language match ever, with an average minute audience of 1.13 million and a peak viewership of 18.86 million during the second half.
- The game’s timing in the U.S. with no time zone difference contributed significantly to the high viewership numbers.
- Team USA’s next World Cup match is scheduled against Australia on June 19.