US World Cup Clash Breaks Viewing Record–How It Compares
Summary
The U.S. men’s soccer team’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina during the World Cup was the most-watched English-language soccer broadcast ever on American TV. Around 31.8 million people watched the game at its peak, with more viewers tuning in Spanish on Telemundo, making it one of the top sports events in the U.S. last year.Key Facts
- The match had a peak audience of about 31.8 million viewers on English-language TV.
- An additional 9.1 million viewers watched the game on Spanish-language channel Telemundo.
- This game broke the previous U.S. English-language soccer record of 22.3 million viewers from the 2015 Women’s World Cup final.
- Earlier U.S. group-stage matches in this World Cup averaged between 16 and 18 million viewers.
- Attendance rivaled major U.S. sports events like the NBA Finals (24.5 million), MLB World Series (27.3 million), and NFL Sunday Night Football (23.5 million).
- The Super Bowl remains the most watched, with 125.6 million viewers this year.
- The 2026 World Cup will be hosted partly in the U.S., likely increasing American interest due to local venues and times.
- The U.S. team advanced to the World Cup last 16 and will play Belgium in an upcoming game expected to attract large viewership.
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