U.S. men's national team attracts nearly 25 million viewers in World Cup debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The U.S. men's national team debuted in the 2026 World Cup at SoFi Stadium, drawing an average of 24.886 million viewers on June 14. The team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay was seen by 15.986 million on Fox and 8.9 million on Spanish-language broadcasts. This viewership surpasses the average for recent high-profile sports events, including the NBA Finals and World Series. The U.S. team will face Australia next at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 16.
- •U.S. defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
- •Match held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
- •First U.S. match attracts 24.886 million viewers
- •U.S. will play next against Australia on June 16
- •Viewership exceeds recent NBA and MLB Finals averages
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. debut in World Cup generates 24.886 million viewers
"There was a time when soccer was an afterthought in the United States.
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