World Cup final sets record for U.S. viewership as more than 60 million tune in

Sunday's FIFA World Cup final drew more than 62.8 million viewers in the U.S., making it the most-watched World Cup final and soccer telecast in American history. Why it matters: The record audience underscores soccer's growing popularity in the U.S.

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  1. Jul 20World Cup Final Ratings Skyrocket Across Europe, Despite England and France Losses
  2. Jul 22World Cup final sets record for United States viewership as more than 60 million tune in

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 69d ago

World Cup final sets record for United States viewership as more than 60 million tune in

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 69d ago

Over 66 million Americans watched the World Cup final, smashing the soccer record again

AxiosLean Left· 69d ago

World Cup final breaks viewership records

BostonLean Left· 69d ago· ran in 4 outlets

World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo

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ForbesCenter· 68d ago

Telemundo’s World Cup 2026 Coverage Makes History Across All Platforms

WPRI ProvidenceCenter· 69d ago

World Cup final sets record for U.S. viewership as more than 60 million tune in

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East Idaho NewsCenter· 69d ago

World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 69d ago

World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· 69d ago

World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo

ForbesCenter· 69d ago

Record-Setting World Cup Final Peaks At 51.7 Million Viewers In U.S.

Times RepublicanCenter· 69d ago

World Cup final draws 60 million TV viewers

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Fox NewsRight· 69d ago

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

New York PostLean Right· 69d ago

World Cup final was a record-breaking ratings bonanza

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International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 69d ago

FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United States

DeadlineLean Left· 69d ago

World Cup Final Scores Nearly 63M Across Fox & Telemundo As Tournament Breaks Viewing Records

VarietyLean Left· 69d ago

Spain’s World Cup Win Breaks Ratings Records, Scores as Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. TV History

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 69d ago

TV Ratings: World Cup Final Scores 60 Million-Plus Viewers, Smashing All-Time High for Soccer in the U.S.

VarietyLean Left· 71d ago

World Cup Final Ratings Skyrocket Across Europe, Despite England and France Losses

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