30 Million Watched USMNT's World Cup Exit — A US Soccer Viewership Record
Summary
The United States men's soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the loss, the match set a new U.S. record for viewers, with 30 million people watching on FOX, not counting Spanish-language viewers.Key Facts
- The U.S. beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 and topped their group before playing Belgium.
- Star player Folarin Balogun had his suspension lifted just before the match.
- Belgium scored early and took control, winning 4-1.
- The game averaged 30 million viewers on FOX, the highest for a soccer match in the U.S.
- Peak viewership was nearly 37 million people during the game.
- The total audience is higher when including Spanish-language viewers on Telemundo.
- The U.S. won their group for the first time since 2010 and ended a 24-year drought in the World Cup knockout stages.
- The World Cup is being hosted in the U.S. for the first time since 1994.
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