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FIFA World Cup 2026 Sets New Viewership and Performance Records

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has broken numerous records, including viewership figures that eclipsed the Super Bowl in the US, signaling a historic turning point for soccer in the country. The tournament also saw Spain's goalkeeper set a record with seven clean sheets and Telemundo achieve historic coverage across platforms.

22 Jul, 07:59 — 23 Jul, 09:30
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Fox NewsMixed2d ago

FOX reports massive, record-shattering ratings for 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drew 38.937 million viewers, shattering the English-language soccer broadcast record.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2d ago

World Cup final watched by over 60 million in USA to shatter viewership records

Fox’s English-language broadcast alone drew 38.9 million viewers, while Comcast’s Telemundo and its Peacock streaming platform added another 23.9 million for the Spanish-language coverage

By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

World Cup closing ceremony viewership figures eclipse the Super Bowl

With the 2026 World Cup now officially over, the focus on soccer in America has switched back to other sports. Soccer has never been the biggest sport in the United States, with the NFL and NBA instead being the more popular choices among fans.

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2d ago

The 2026 World Cup by the Record-Breaking TV Numbers

The tournament shattered all previous marks for soccer in the United States.

By Rick Porter

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

Spain’s goalkeeper sets World Cup record with seven clean sheets

Spain’s Unai Simón made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a new record with seven clean sheets. Discover his pivotal role in Spain’s triumph. Read More: https://punchng.com/spains-goalkeeper-sets-world-cup-record-with-seven-clean-sheets/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) did, however, acknowledge a US investigation into a third party with links to the association. The post Argentine FA says US didn’t detain president after World Cup final appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed2d ago

World Cup final draws record 63 million viewership in US, signaling historic turning point for soccer nationwide

Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain defeat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. This milestone shattered previous viewership records and underscored soccer’s growing appeal in the United States after decades of efforts to broaden its audience. The historic match took place in New Jersey and remained scoreless until Spain […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

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actualite-cdMixed2d ago

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England 2-1 🇨🇩 DR Congo | Full Match Highlights | FIFA World Cup 2026 Gold (vnzwtIorSt) - Mshale

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England 2-1 🇨🇩 DR Congo | Full Match Highlights | FIFA World Cup 2026 Gold (vnzwtIorSt)  Mshale

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