Argentina edges England in historic World Cup semifinal match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal on July 17, 2026, held in Atlanta. The match attracted an average of 15.063 million viewers on Fox, becoming the most-watched World Cup semifinal in English-language history. At its peak, viewership reached 22.177 million during the clash. In the UK, the broadcast peaked at 24 million viewers, marking the largest live TV audience of the year. Argentina aims for a second consecutive World Cup title against Spain in the final on July 20, while England prepares for the third-place playoff against France on July 19.
- •Argentina wins 2-1 against England in World Cup semifinal.
- •Match sets record with 15.063 million average viewers on Fox.
- •Peak viewership in the US reached 22.177 million.
- •UK broadcast peaks at 24 million viewers, dominating national TV.
- •Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 20.
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"Argentina’s 2-1 win averaged 15.063 million viewers on Fox, crushing the mark set just one day earlier when Spain shut out France.
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