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USMNT's World Cup win shatters viewership records
14 Jun
Summary
- USMNT's win over Paraguay averaged nearly 25 million viewers combined.
- English-language broadcast became most-watched Men's World Cup Group Stage.
- Spanish-language broadcast achieved highest viewership for a USMNT match.
The United States men's national soccer team achieved a resounding 4-1 victory against Paraguay on Friday night, marking a significant milestone in 2026 FIFA World Cup viewership.
The English-language broadcast of the match drew an average of 15.986 million viewers across Fox and its streaming platforms. This viewership establishes it as the most-watched USMNT telecast in history and the top-rated Men's World Cup Group Stage broadcast in English.
In Spanish-language television, the game averaged 8.9 million viewers on Telemundo and its associated platforms. This figure represents the most-watched World Cup match for the USMNT in Spanish and the most-watched Group Stage match not featuring Mexico.
Collectively, the broadcasts captivated a massive 24.886 million viewers in the United States. While a new broadcast methodology may have contributed to inflated numbers, the results indicate strong network optimism for the remainder of the tournament. The USMNT's next match is scheduled for Friday, June 19.
