Kansas City and Los Angeles lead local ratings for World Cup matches

Local ratings for the United States men's national soccer team’s World Cup match against Paraguay reveal high interest in Kansas City and Los Angeles. Kansas City topped the English-language ratings with a 9.2 rating and 29 share. In contrast, when including Spanish viewership, Los Angeles leads with a combined rating of 13.4 and 42 share. The ratings reflect the growing popularity of soccer in these cities. Additional matches, including Mexico-South Africa and South Korea-Czechia, have also seen strong viewership numbers, particularly in Kansas City and San Diego.

• 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City, Los Angeles top local ratings for early World Cup matches