US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says
Summary
The World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium set a new U.S. TV record with 30 million viewers, according to Fox. Belgium won 4-1 in the round of 16, moving on to the quarterfinals and eliminating the U.S. from the tournament.Key Facts
- The U.S.-Belgium game had 30 million viewers in the United States.
- This is the highest number ever for a soccer broadcast on U.S. TV.
- The audience peaked at 36.8 million viewers at one point during the game.
- Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16.
- The match took place in Seattle.
- Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals after this win.
- The U.S. was one of three countries co-hosting the tournament.
- The previous record was 26.4 million viewers for the U.S.-Bosnia-Herzegovina game the week before.
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