USA scores big ratings for World Cup opener against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The U.S. men's national team opened the World Cup with a significant victory over Paraguay, resulting in impressive television ratings. Fox reported an average of 15,986,000 viewers across various platforms, more than doubling the 2022 opener's viewership. Telemundo attracted 8.9 million viewers, marking its highest-rated USMNT World Cup match in Spanish. Folarin Balogun scored two goals, contributing to a 4-1 win in Los Angeles. The game drew heightened interest during a home World Cup event, peaking at 18,860,000 viewers during its final minutes.
- •USMNT opened World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay
- •Fox averaged 15,986,000 viewers, more than double 2022 opener
- •Telemundo recorded 8.9 million viewers for Spanish broadcast
- •Folarin Balogun scored twice, becoming first multi-goal scorer since 1930
- •Match peaked at 18,860,000 viewers in final minutes
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fox and Telemundo score big ratings for USA-Paraguay World Cup opener
"The U.S. men's national team's World Cup-opening win against Paraguay delivered big ratings on American television.
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