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World Cup Semi-Final Draws Record 24M Viewers
16 Jul
Summary
- Over 24 million people watched England's World Cup semi-final loss.
- This viewership is the highest for live TV in five years.
- Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final match.
England's recent World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina attracted a massive television audience, reaching a peak of 24 million viewers. This significant viewership figure marks it as the most-watched live television event in the last five years. The broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer surpassed previous records since the Euro 2020 final held in 2021.
The match itself was a closely contested affair, with England's Anthony Gordon opening the scoring in the second half. However, Argentina fought back with goals from Enzo Fernandez and a late winner from Lautaro Martinez, securing their place in the final. The live coverage on BBC Sport's digital platforms also saw substantial engagement, with millions of streams and page views globally.
England is set to compete for third place against France in Miami, while Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey. Both matches are scheduled to be broadcast live, continuing the extensive coverage of the tournament's conclusion.
