USMNT Victory Over Paraguay Sets English-Language World Cup Ratings Record
The World Cup has commenced with record-breaking viewership for both Fox Sports and Telemundo. The U.S. Men's National Team's (USMNT) win against Paraguay on Friday attracted nearly 16 million viewers on Fox Sports, marking it as the most-watched USMNT World Cup telecast in English-language history. Telemundo also reported significant audiences for its broadcasts, contributing to a strong start for the tournament.
The current World Cup tournament has seen a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo in terms of viewership.
Ratings released by Fox Sports indicate that Friday's match, which saw the U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (USMNT) secure a victory against Paraguay, attracted nearly 16 million viewers.
This figure establishes the telecast as the most-watched USMNT World Cup broadcast in English-language history.
Telemundo has also reported that its World Cup coverage has garnered significant audiences, contributing to the overall record-breaking start for the tournament's broadcasters.
According to Variety, these numbers reflect a strong initial performance for the international soccer event across American television networks.
