Record-Breaking Viewership Highlights
The U.S. Men's National Team's recent victory over Paraguay attracted nearly 16 million viewers, marking the highest audience ever recorded for an English-language World Cup broadcast in the United States. The match streamed on Fox, Fox One and Tubi, with the Tubi platform alone delivering 1.13 million viewers, establishing it as the most-streamed English-language USMNT match to date.
In a parallel achievement, Mexico's win over South Africa drew 12.1 million viewers, becoming the most-watched World Cup game in Spanish-language history. The broadcast, carried by Telemundo and its streaming platforms, also set new streaming records, averaging 8.9 million viewers across those services.
Streaming Surge and Comparative Growth
Both matches not only topped traditional television ratings but also shattered streaming benchmarks. The US‑Paraguay encounter was up 106 percent compared with the opening group‑stage telecast on Fox in 2022, while the Mexico‑South Africa game emerged as the most-streamed group‑stage match in Spanish-language history, regardless of language.
The combined impact underscores a shifting landscape where live soccer continues to dominate both linear television and digital platforms, reinforcing the sport's growing footprint in the United States and beyond.