World Cup: Blowout England-Mexico TV ratings in U.S. top those of USA-Belgium, rival NFL playoffs
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Key Points:
- The Mexico-England World Cup game on Sunday attracted approximately 44.8 million U.S. viewers, surpassing the 42 million viewers for Monday's USA-Belgium match.
- England's 3-2 victory over Mexico was broadcast on Fox Sports and Telemundo, contributing to record-breaking soccer viewership in the U.S. that rivals NFL playoff game ratings.
- The USA-Belgium game saw high initial interest but lost viewers as Belgium took control, resulting in a less engaging match for many fans.
- Mexico-England was a thrilling, closely contested game with England winning despite being a player down, which helped maintain strong viewer engagement throughout.
- The high ratings reflect the growing popularity of soccer in the U.S. and the success of the World Cup hosted across North American cities.
