World Cup Round of 32 averaged 16.9 million viewers per game
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Key Points:
- The World Cup games involving the U.S. team attracted large TV audiences, reflecting soccer's growing mainstream status in America.
- The 16 single-elimination Round of 32 games averaged 16.9 million U.S. viewers across English and Spanish broadcasts.
- Fox and FS1 accounted for 9.5 million viewers, while Telemundo and Peacock contributed 7.4 million, with Peacock streaming averaging 3.7 million viewers.
- Viewership could increase significantly as the tournament progresses, especially if the U.S. or Mexico advance to the quarterfinals.
- Despite some teams not advancing further, millions of Americans continue to watch the World Cup, indicating strong interest in the sport.
