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Spain reaches 2026 World Cup final as viewing records soar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Spain reaches 2026 World Cup final as viewing records soar

Summary

The Spanish national football team has qualified for the grand final of the 2026 World Cup after defeating France. The match achieved record television ratings, with an 81.3% audience share, translating to an average of 14,514,000 viewers. Public broadcaster TVE's La 1 was the most watched channel, capturing over 12 million viewers. Other channels like Teledeporte and La 2 de TVE also contributed to historic viewing figures. The match is among the most-watched broadcasts in Spain's history.

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By the Numbers

•Spain qualifies for the final of the 2026 World Cup.
•Match recorded an 81.3% television audience share.
•Public broadcaster TVE's La 1 attracted over 12 million viewers.
•Teledeporte and La 2 de TVE added notable viewership figures.
•The broadcast ranks among Spain's most-watched events.

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7:55 AMYahoo Sports — 📺 A country at a standstill, Spain v France breaks viewing records

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The Spanish national football team has not only made history on the pitch by qualifying for the grand final of the 2026 World Cup after defeating France. It has also done so on television screens. The...
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