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US World Cup Fever Surges Past Team's Exit
16 Jul
Summary
- Record 11.462 million viewers watched Spain vs. France semi-final.
- Interest remains high despite the USMNT being eliminated.
- The World Cup final will feature Spain against Argentina.
Initial doubts regarding American public engagement with the World Cup have been thoroughly dispelled. Even with the USMNT's departure in the last 16, interest has shown no signs of waning, with cities and citizens alike expressing palpable excitement.
Viewership records have been consistently broken throughout the tournament. Notably, 11.462 million viewers watched the Spain versus France semi-final, a record for a U.S. English-language broadcast of this stage, despite airing on a weekday afternoon.
This sustained high viewership highlights the nation's strong embrace of the sport. The upcoming final will feature Spain against Argentina, with Lionel Messi leading his team against Spain's Lamine Yamal.
The final, scheduled to be held in New Jersey, is anticipated to break even more records. Additionally, a third-place playoff between France and England is set to occur.
