USMNT Sets English-Language Viewership Record for 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) achieved a new English-language telecast record during their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay. The game attracted 15.986 million viewers across Fox, Fox One, and Tubi, making it the USMNT's most-watched English-language World Cup broadcast ever. The match's location in the U.S. contributed to these historic viewership figures.

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) set a new English-language telecast record with its opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The game, which saw the USMNT defeat Paraguay, drew a total of 15.986 million viewers across various platforms including Fox, Fox One, and Tubi. This viewership total established the match as the most-watched English-language World Cup telecast in the history of the USMNT.
The record-breaking audience figures were partly attributed to the game being held within the United States, specifically at SoFi. According to Deadline Hollywood, the performance of players such as Pulisic and Balogun contributed to the historic event.
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