USMNT’s World Cup exit was most-watched American telecast since Super Bowl

4-1 defeat to Belgium averaged 33 million viewers on Fox Mexico v England neared 45 million across platforms The US men’s national team officially broke the record for ⁠most-watched soccer telecast in US history twice in a row. As disappointing as ⁠Monday’s 4-1 last-16 loss to Belgium was for fans, the pregame excitement helped attract 33.086 million ⁠viewers, according to Nielsen Media research. The audience peaked at 41.033 million during the ⁠9.15-9.30pm eastern time window. Continue reading...

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USMNT’s World Cup exit was most-watched American telecast since Super Bowl

4-1 defeat to Belgium averaged 33 million viewers on Fox
Mexico v England neared 45 million across platforms

The US men’s national team officially broke the record for ⁠most-watched soccer telecast in US history twice in a row.

As disappointing as ⁠Monday’s 4-1 last-16 loss to Belgium was for fans, the pregame excitement helped attract 33.086 million ⁠viewers, according to Nielsen Media research. The audience peaked at 41.033 million during the ⁠9.15-9.30pm eastern time window.

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